Butterfree (5)
Expedition · 005/165 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumber
005/165
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Butterfree (5) Worth?
Butterfree (5) (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Expedition, card number 005/165. 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 (5) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Butterfree (5) (Expedition, 005/165) is worth around $89.98 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $89.98, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.06. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $89.98, Lightly Played $62.99, Moderately Played $55.00, Heavily Played $26.00, Damaged $8.06 — 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 $225.00 — about 2.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $65.00.
Is It Worth Grading Butterfree (5)?
Grading Butterfree (5) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($89.98) and a PSA 10 ($225.00) is about $135.02 — a 2.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $65.00, CGC 10 $150.00, CGC 9.5 $28.72. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $28.72 | $28.72 | $28.72 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.06 | $8.06 | $8.06 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $62.99 | $62.99 | $62.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $89.98 | $89.98 | $89.98 | 17 |
Is Butterfree (5) a Good Buy?
Holos like Butterfree (5) 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 (5)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
