
Butterfree
Generations · 5/83 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
GenerationsNumber
5/83
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Butterfree Worth?
Butterfree (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Generations, card number 5/83. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Butterfree Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Butterfree (Generations, 5/83) is worth around $3.27 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.27, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.79. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.27, Lightly Played $1.93, Moderately Played $1.34, Heavily Played $1.66, Damaged $0.79 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.95 | $3.95 | $3.95 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.66 | $1.66 | $1.66 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.93 | 57 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.34 | $1.34 | $1.34 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.27 | $3.30 | $3.30 | 179 |
Is Butterfree a Good Buy?
Holos like Butterfree are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Butterfree's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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