Butterfree

Butterfree

Selected Masterpiece • 33/64
Market Price $5.6
Jungle Base 1999
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Butterfree card captures a serene moment in nature, showcasing the butterfly delicately perched among vibrant flowers. Its wings, adorned with intricate patterns, flutter gently in the soft breeze, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The lush colors of the blossoms contrast beautifully with Butterfree's gentle hues, creating a harmonious setting that feels alive with the essence of spring. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the quiet beauty of the Pokémon's world.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Grass
Era
Base
Release
16/06/1999

Whirlwind

20

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)

Mega Drain

40

Remove a number of damage counters from Butterfree equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10).

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30