Expedition Base Set

Butterfree

5/165 80 HP · Grass · Holo Rare

English card price

135.81 € 30-day average · general reference

We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 03/11/2026).

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Number	5/165
Rarity	Holo Rare
Category	Pokemon
Stage	Stage2
Evolves from	Metapod
Type	Grass
Weakness	Fire x2
Resistance	Water -30
Retreat cost	0
Legality	Standard: No · Expanded: No
Finishes	Holo · Reverse holo
Illustrator	Sumiyoshi Kizuki

What to know about this card

It is card 5 of the 165 in the official Expedition Base Set checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
Rarity: Holo Rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
It exists in several finishes (Holo, Reverse holo). Each one has its own price; the average above is for the regular version.
Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
Given its price, check it before buying: see how to spot a fake card and whether grading is worth it.

Abilities

Miraculous Powder Poke-POWER

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may remove all Special Conditions from your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Butterfree is affected by a Special Condition.