Butterfree #9 from Crossing the Ruins... - Rare Holo - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida
Grass

Butterfree

#9/56 in Crossing the Ruins..., Rare Holo, 80 HP, Grass, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#9/56
Rarity
Rare Holo
HP
80 HP
Type
Grass
Language
Japanese
Release date
July 7, 2000
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
Original name
バタフリー
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Collector Notes

Butterfree

Butterfree appears in the Japanese print of Crossing the Ruins..., released on July 7, 2000. Butterfree is a rare holo rarity and 80 HP. The Crossing the Ruins... set contains 56 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Butterfree is a Pokémon card from the Crossing the Ruins... set, released on July 7, 2000. It features artwork by Atsuko Nishida and is classified as a Rare Holo card with a theme color of #8a964d. The card has 80 HP and includes two attacks. The first attack, Magic Dust, requires one Grass and one Colorless Energy to deal 20 damage and flip a coin, applying a chosen status condition to the Defending Pokémon. The second attack, Hyper Reverse, costs two Grass and one Colorless Energy, dealing 10 damage multiplied by the number of Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon. After damage is dealt, the card removes damage counters equal to the amount of damage inflicted to the Defending Pokémon. Butterfree’s design aligns with its Grass-type identity, emphasizing its role in the game’s competitive play. The card’s strategic versatility is highlighted through its dual attack mechanics, balancing direct damage with status disruption. This combination makes it a notable card in its set.

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