Butterfree
SM Base Set · 3/149 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNummer
3/149
Seltenheit
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
500
Last Updated
Mar 15, 2026
About Butterfree
Butterfree is a Rare card that stands out in the SM Base Set set, numbered 3/149 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Butterfree Price Analysis
The current market price for Butterfree from SM Base Set is $0.26 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.19 to a high of $0.35. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $25.00. Over the past 30 days, Butterfree has increased in value by +18.2%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 500 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Butterfree
Professional grading is available for Butterfree and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.15 | $1.15 | $1.15 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.19 | 32 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.22 | $2.22 | $2.22 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.26 | $0.19 | $0.35 | 312 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.15 | $0.38 | 133 |
Is Butterfree a Good Investment?
Butterfree carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
