Butterfree
Legendary Collection · 021/110 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
021/110
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 Legendary Collection set, card number 021/110. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Butterfree Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Butterfree (Legendary Collection, 021/110) is worth around $175.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $175.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $42.85. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $175.00, Lightly Played $114.03, Moderately Played $65.13, Heavily Played $42.84, Damaged $42.85 — 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 $650.00 — about 3.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $493.22.
Is It Worth Grading Butterfree?
Grading Butterfree can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($175.00) and a PSA 10 ($650.00) is about $475.00 — a 3.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $493.22, CGC 10 $700.00, PSA 8 $199.98. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $138.56 | $138.56 | $138.56 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $143.73 | $143.73 | $143.73 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $199.98 | $199.98 | $199.98 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $493.22 | $493.22 | $493.22 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.85 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $42.84 | $42.84 | $42.84 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $114.03 | $114.03 | $114.03 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $65.13 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 19 |
Is Butterfree a Good Buy?
Butterfree is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Butterfree's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
