Butterfree VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Butterfree VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is a Rare Holo VMAX card numbered 2. With 300 HP and the G-Max Toxbreeze attack, it offers durability and a status-inflicting threat in play.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh3-2
• Type: Grass
• Stage: VMAX
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Evolves From: Butterfree V
• Attack: G-Max Toxbreeze (150 damage; Confuses and Poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon)
• Rules: VMAX rule applies—when knocked out, opponent takes 3 Prize cards
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Butterfree VMAX appears in Darkness Ablaze as card number 2. It is a Rare Holo VMAX featuring artwork by aky CG Works. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Butterfree VMAX. Identifiers include set code “swsh3,” regulation mark “D,” and card ID “swsh3-2.” Its subtype is VMAX, and it belongs to the Sword & Shield series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It follows the VMAX rule, meaning if Butterfree VMAX is knocked out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo finish and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduced Butterfree VMAX as a powerful Grass-type VMAX with high HP and an attack that inflicts both Confusion and Poison, showcasing VMAX mechanics and bold visual design.