Butterfree VMAX
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 002/189 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
002/189
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Butterfree VMAX Worth?
Butterfree VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, card number 002/189. 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 VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Butterfree VMAX (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 002/189) is worth around $3.95 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.95, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.88. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.95, Lightly Played $3.69, Moderately Played $2.78, Heavily Played $3.16, Damaged $1.88 — 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 $41.00 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.61.
Is It Worth Grading Butterfree VMAX?
Grading Butterfree VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.95) and a PSA 10 ($41.00) is about $37.05 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.61, CGC 10 $13.50, CGC 9.5 $25.00. 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.04 | $4.45 | $5.62 | 74 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $10.19 | $10.19 | $10.19 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $7.12 | $7.12 | $7.12 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.59 | $10.59 | $10.59 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.62 | $14.62 | $14.62 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.61 | $15.61 | $15.61 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.88 | $3.29 | $3.29 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.16 | $3.16 | $3.16 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.69 | $2.75 | $5.32 | 271 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.78 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.95 | $2.69 | $6.08 | 1,717 |
Is Butterfree VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Butterfree VMAX 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 VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
