Butterfree – Flashfire (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Butterfree (#3) is a Rare card from XY - Flashfire released in 2014. It showcases artwork by sui and the Quiver Dance attack, Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. If you attached Energy in this way, heal 40 damage from this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.52, Cardmarket average sale is €1.87, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.52
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.18
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
Attacks & Strategy
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Quiver Dance
[Grass]
Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. If you attached Energy in this way, heal 40 damage from this Pokémon.
💡 Self-healing effect increases survivability in extended matchups. - Gust [Grass, Colorless, Colorless] — 70
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Butterfree from Flashfire (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator sui.
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 Butterfree 3 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Butterfree's Quiver Dance for Grass energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward....
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Butterfree Cards
Looking for other Butterfree cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashfire #3 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.52 |
�📦 Flashfire Set Context
This Butterfree is part of the Flashfire expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by sui, 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 Butterfree 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 cards from Flashfire are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by sui 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.
More from Flashfire
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Butterfree 3 was released in 2014 in the Flashfire expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by sui. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Flashfire 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 Butterfree with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Butterfree 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: Butterfree works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.