Butterfree

Expedition Base Set · #5 · Rare Holo

$160US · TCGplayer

$112EU · Cardmarket

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Rare HoloRarity

#24 of 165Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$88.00
Market	$160
Mid	$950
High	$1,700

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$160	$88.00 – $1,700
Holofoil	$153	$100 – $1,130

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€103.71
Avg 1-day	€25.00
Avg 7-day	€44.12
Avg 30-day	€44.10
Low	€3.97

Authenticity check

At $160, Butterfree is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Butterfree offered under about $79.98 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Butterfree (Expedition Base Set #5) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Butterfree from Expedition Base Set is worth about $160 (TCGplayer US market) and around €112.01 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Butterfree rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it ranks #24 of 165 by value in Expedition Base Set. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $800.

Where can I check Butterfree's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Butterfree on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Butterfree is fake?

Because it trades at $160, Butterfree is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $160 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.