Butterfree – FireRed LeafGreen Rare Holo Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Butterfree from the FireRed LeafGreen set is a Rare Holo card with 100 HP. It features the ability Sooth Dust and the attack Gust, showcasing its graceful yet powerful nature. Numbered 2 in the set, this card offers a vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Butterfree
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Metapod)
• Type: Grass
• HP: 100
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Set Code: ex6
• Series: ex
• Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
• Image URL: /images/ex6/ex6-2.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Butterfree is from the FireRed LeafGreen expansion, identified by set code ex6 and card number 2. It is a Rare Holo card, appealing to collectors who appreciate holofoil aesthetics and classic Pokémon art.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. It is uniquely identified by its card ID “ex6-2” and its distinctive Sooth Dust Poké-Body ability, which removes damage counters from all your Pokémon between turns while Butterfree is active. The card’s attacks, Whirlwind and Gust, are signature moves that define its gameplay style.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but its exact tournament legality status remains unknown. Players should verify current format rules before including it in competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil shine and vibrant artwork by Atsuko Nishida, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• FireRed LeafGreen (ex6): This set features Butterfree as a Stage 2 Grass-type with healing capabilities and strategic attacks. The card stands out for its combination of utility and aesthetic appeal, fitting well within the ex series’ theme of revisiting classic Pokémon with updated mechanics. The release date for this set is unknown.