Butterfree

Butterfree

Selected Masterpiece • 12/165
Artist Tika Matsuno
Market Price $0.16
151 Scarlet & Violet 2023
The Illustrator

Tika Matsuno

Tika Matsuno has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including Scarlet & Violet and SWSH Black Star Promos, in a whimsical, pastel-leaning style.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Butterfree card captures a serene moment in nature, showcasing the Pokémon gracefully fluttering among vibrant greenery and blooming flowers. Its delicate wings, adorned with intricate patterns, catch the light as it moves, suggesting a sense of tranquility and freedom. The background, filled with lush trees and hints of distant hills, adds depth to the scene, inviting viewers into its peaceful world. This snapshot feels like a gentle reminder of the beauty found in nature's simple moments.”

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 20, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Grass
Set 151
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
22/09/2023

Whirlwind

60

Switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)

Bye-Bye Flight

Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Shuffle that Pokémon and all attached cards into their deck, and then shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck. If your opponent has no Benched Pokémon, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost