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Butterfree Southern Islands 2001
Card · Southern Islands · 2001

Butterfree

$24.95 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Grass
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.

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Catalogue plate № 9/18
Identity
PokémonButterfree
TypeGrass
StageStage 2
Authorship
IllustratorKeiko Fukuyama
Year2001
Plate №9/18
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PalettePastelSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 80
Stage Stage 2 · evolves from Metapod
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat
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.