Butterfree (Japanese)
Base Expansion Pack · 098/128 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
098/128
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Butterfree (Japanese) Worth?
Butterfree (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Expansion Pack, card number 098/128. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Butterfree (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Butterfree (Japanese) (Base Expansion Pack, 098/128) is worth around $52.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $52.50, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $29.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $52.50, Lightly Played $79.50, Moderately Played $149.98, Heavily Played $29.99, Damaged $29.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $936.93 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $179.99.
Is It Worth Grading Butterfree (Japanese)?
Grading Butterfree (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($52.50) and a PSA 10 ($936.93) is about $884.43 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $179.99, PSA 8 $133.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 14 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $149.98 | $149.98 | $149.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $201.98 | $201.98 | $201.98 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $936.93 | $936.93 | $936.93 | 39 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $133.50 | $133.50 | $133.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 | 9 |
Is Butterfree (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Butterfree (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Butterfree (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
