Butterfree (Legendary Collection 21) – Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Butterfree
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Metapod)
• HP: 70
• Type: Grass
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set: Legendary Collection (set code: base6)
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Butterfree card is from the Legendary Collection, a special set that reprints classic cards with a unique foil pattern. It features two attacks:
– Whirlwind: Deals 20 damage and forces the opponent to switch their Defending Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon.
– Mega Drain: Deals 40 damage and heals Butterfree by removing damage counters equal to half the damage dealt (rounded up).

The card’s flavor text highlights Butterfree’s battle tactic of releasing toxic dust by flapping its wings rapidly.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card Number: 21
• Set Code: base6
• Subtypes: Stage 2
• Series: other
• Print Variants: None known
• Regulation Mark: None
• Market Reference Query: “Butterfree Legendary Collection 21”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition and value:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils or dirt from damaging the surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set revisits iconic cards from earlier expansions with a distinct foil treatment, making it a favorite for collectors seeking nostalgia and unique aesthetics. Butterfree’s inclusion as a Stage 2 Grass-type with strategic attacks fits well within the set’s theme of classic Pokémon.