Butterfree (Burning Shadows 3) Collector’s Guide

Overview

Butterfree from the Burning Shadows set is a rare card numbered 3. It features 120 HP and the attack Stun Spore. This vibrant Pokémon stands out in any collection for its distinctive design and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

Card Details

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Metapod)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Bye-Bye Heal: Heals all damage from all your Pokémon, then shuffles this Pokémon and all cards attached to it into your deck.
• Stun Spore: Deals 60 damage and may Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Flavor Text: Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None listed

Key Printing

The key printing of this Butterfree card is from the Burning Shadows set, identified as card number 3. It is classified as a Rare card and illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

This card does not have any known print variants or alternate versions. It can be identified by its set code “sm3” and card number “3” within the Burning Shadows series. The image associated with this printing is available at /images/sm3/sm3-3.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Butterfree card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is a Rare card with collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows: This set includes the Butterfree card as a Rare Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with unique healing and status-inducing attacks. It showcases detailed artwork and a distinctive flavor text emphasizing Butterfree’s multifaceted eyes. The card is part of the sun_moon series and carries no known regulation mark or print variants.