Beautifly – Ruby & Sapphire (#2)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Beautifly (#2) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Ruby & Sapphire released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Stun Spore attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $11.01, Cardmarket average sale is €8.43, Floor listings start near €0.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $11.01
- Cardmarket trend price: €8.12
- Recent low listing: €0.99
Card Details
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Card Number
- 2
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
Abilities
-
Withering Dust
As long as Beautifly is in play, do not apply Resistance for all Active Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Stun Spore
[Grass]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. -
Parallel Gain
[Grass, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50
Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon, including Beautifly.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Beautifly from Ruby & Sapphire (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Beautifly 2 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Beautifly's Stun Spore deals 20 damage for Grass energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby & Sapphire #2 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $11.01 |
�📦 Ruby & Sapphire Set Context
This Beautifly is part of the Ruby & Sapphire expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Beautifly card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Ruby & Sapphire are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Beautifly 2 was released in 2003 in the Ruby & Sapphire expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Ruby & Sapphire is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Beautifly with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Beautifly card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Beautifly works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.