Butterfree
Great Encounters · 14/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Great EncountersNumber
14/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Butterfree Worth?
Butterfree (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Great Encounters set, card number 14/106. 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 (Great Encounters, 14/106) is worth around $7.27 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.27, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.27, Lightly Played $6.70, Moderately Played $5.05, Heavily Played $2.88, Damaged $1.00 — 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 $175.00 — about 24x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.02.
Is It Worth Grading Butterfree?
Grading Butterfree can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.27) and a PSA 10 ($175.00) is about $167.73 — a 24x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.02, CGC 10 $37.08. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 6 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.85 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $37.08 | $37.08 | $37.08 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.01 | $9.01 | $9.01 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.02 | $26.02 | $26.02 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.88 | $2.88 | $2.88 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.05 | $5.12 | $5.12 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.27 | $7.27 | $7.27 | 29 |
Is Butterfree a Good Buy?
Butterfree is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. 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.
