Butterfree

Butterfree

Butterfree appears in the English print of Sun & Moon, released on February 3, 2017. Butterfree is a rare rarity and 130 HP. The Sun & Moon set contains 173 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by chibi.

Collector Insights

Butterfree is a Grass-type Pokémon with 130 HP and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It features two attacks: Psy Bolt, which costs one Colorless energy to deal 30 damage and has a 50% chance to paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon, and Whirlwind, requiring three Colorless energy to deal 80 damage while forcing the opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with a Benched one. The card’s flavor text describes its large eyes as composed of countless tiny eyes, hinting at its intricate appearance. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series, released in February 2017, and is classified as a Rare card. The artwork was created by artist chibi, and the card’s weaknesses include Fire-type attacks, which deal double damage. Butterfree’s design aligns with its Grass-type identity, emphasizing its role in the Pokémon TCG’s ecosystem. This card offers strategic versatility through its dual attacks and interaction mechanics.

Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.

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