Butterfree

Butterfree

Butterfree appears in the English print of Great Encounters, released on February 1, 2008. Butterfree is a rare rarity and 120 HP. The Great Encounters set contains 106 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Collector Insights

Butterfree is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Diamond & Pearl series, featured in the Great Encounters set released in 2008. It has 120 HP and is classified as a Rare card, with artwork by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki. The card’s flavor text highlights its affinity for flowers, emphasizing its ability to locate pollen-rich flower patches. Butterfree possesses two attacks: Parallel Drain, which costs one Grass energy to deal 30 damage and removes damage counters equal to the inflicted damage, and Dozing Scales, requiring two Grass and one Colorless energy to deal 60 damage while potentially putting the defending Pokémon to sleep or poisoning it. The card has no resistances but is weak to Fire-type attacks, which deal an additional 30 damage. As a basic Pokémon, it does not require retreat energy, making it a straightforward addition to decks. Its design and mechanics reflect its thematic connection to floral environments, aligning with its ecological niche.

It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.

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