Butterfree – Rebel Clash (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Butterfree (#3) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Rebel Clash released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Taira Akitsu and the Panic Poison attack (30 damage), Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned, Confused, and Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.22, Cardmarket average sale is €0.28, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.22
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.22
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Rebel Clash
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Taira Akitsu
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Panic Poison
[Grass]
— 30
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned, Confused, and Poisoned. -
Cutting Wind
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Butterfree from Rebel Clash (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Taira Akitsu.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Butterfree 3 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Butterfree's Panic Poison deals 30 damage for Grass energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned, Confused, and Poisoned.
Stats Overview: 140 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.
� 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Clash #3 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.21 |
�📦 Rebel Clash Set Context
This Butterfree is part of the Rebel Clash expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Taira Akitsu, 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 Rebel Clash are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Taira Akitsu 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: Butterfree 3 was released in 2020 in the Rebel Clash expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Taira Akitsu. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Rebel Clash represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
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.