Butterfree

Butterfree

Selected Masterpiece • 9/18
Market Price $24.95
Southern Islands Other 2001
The Illustrator

Keiko Fukuyama

Keiko Fukuyama is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2003, with artwork appearing in Southern Islands, Skyridge, and Aquapolis. The work favors cartoonish, whimsical character scenes, balanced layouts, and vibrant pastel palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Butterfree card captures a serene moment in nature, showcasing the vibrant butterfly surrounded by colorful flowers and a bright, cheerful sky. Its large, delicate wings are adorned with intricate patterns, giving it an air of elegance as it flits about its floral surroundings. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and joy, as Butterfree seems to dance among the blossoms, embodying the beauty of its environment. This glimpse into its world invites the viewer to appreciate the simple pleasures of nature.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Grass
Era
Other
Release
31/07/2001

Fly

30

Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Butterfree. If tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).

Rainbow Powder

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost