Butterfree (Neo Discovery 19) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Butterfree from the Neo Discovery set is a Rare card numbered 19 with 80 HP. The vibrant artwork and the flexible Magic Dust attack make it a notable addition for collectors and gameplay enthusiasts alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Metapod)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Attacks:
• Magic Dust: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned (your choice), dealing 20 damage.
• Hyper Reverse: Deals 10 damage times the number of Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon and heals Butterfree by the same amount after damage application.
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Neo Discovery set, card number 19, classified as Rare. It features the original artwork by Atsuko Nishida and is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon evolving from Metapod.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “neo2-19,” rarity, and illustrator. The card’s unique attacks and flavor text also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Play Notes

• Magic Dust offers on-hit flexibility: on a heads, you choose the Special Condition best suited to the matchup while still dealing 20 damage.
• Hyper Reverse punishes Energy-heavy foes by scaling damage with the Defending Pokémon’s Energy and then healing Butterfree for the same amount after damage.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to preserve its condition and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Introduces Butterfree as a Rare Stage 2 Grass-type with strategic status infliction and healing, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. The set’s release date is unknown, but the card remains visually appealing and tactically interesting for collectors.