Butterfree VMAX
Explosive Flame Walker · 79 · Rainbow Rare
Current Prices
Numero
79
Rarità
Rainbow Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
870
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Butterfree VMAX
Butterfree VMAX is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Explosive Flame Walker, numbered 79 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Butterfree VMAX Price Analysis
The current market price for Butterfree VMAX from Explosive Flame Walker is $12.97 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $6.50 to a high of $38.00. With a high volume of recorded sales (870+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Butterfree VMAX
Professional grading is available for Butterfree VMAX and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $12.97 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $36.50 | $6.50 | $38.00 | 770 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $40.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 110 |
Is Butterfree VMAX a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Butterfree VMAX sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
