Butterfree V (Full Art)
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 177/189 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
177/189
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Butterfree V (Full Art) Worth?
Butterfree V (Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, card number 177/189. 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 V (Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Butterfree V (Full Art) (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 177/189) is worth around $3.74 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.74, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.54. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.74, Lightly Played $3.46, Moderately Played $2.82, Heavily Played $1.45, Damaged $1.54 — 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 $43.93 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Butterfree V (Full Art)?
Grading Butterfree V (Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.74) and a PSA 10 ($43.93) is about $40.19 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $14.50, CGC 9.5 $9.79. 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 | $5.56 | $5.56 | $5.56 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.18 | $4.99 | $5.36 | 61 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.79 | $9.79 | $9.79 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $43.93 | $43.93 | $43.93 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.46 | $3.19 | $3.60 | 119 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.82 | $2.82 | $2.82 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.74 | $3.00 | $4.99 | 940 |
Is Butterfree V (Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Butterfree V (Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Butterfree V (Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
