e-Reader · 2002
Butterfree 5/165
Expedition Base Set · 2002
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What is Butterfree 5/165 worth?
The Butterfree 5/165 is a Expedition Base Set 2002 graded card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $199 to $1,323. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $499.
Before you buy
Confirm the exact edition and card number, verify the slab certification with the grader, inspect centering and surface quality, then compare recorded sales and current asking prices.
The Butterfree 5/165 in context
Why collectors care
Butterfree is an early Expedition holo with strong first-generation appeal and a distinctive e-Reader-era composition. It broadens a holo run beyond the usual Charizard and starter focus.
How to identify it
Expedition Base Set 5/165, Butterfree. Match the regular holo artwork and 5/165 number; the reverse-holo printing is a separate finish even though its set number is the same.
Common mistakes
Many raw listings use holo as a catch-all. Check where the foil sits and make sure the card is not a reverse holo or a damaged copy photographed to hide the surface.
Grade considerations
Butterfree's light artwork can hide faint surface scratches until angled under light. Inspect the corners, pale border and narrow scan strip for whitening and dents.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 28, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | 1 | $1,323 | N/A |
| PSA 8 | 1 | $500 | N/A |
| PSA 7 | 1 | $500 | N/A |
| CGC 9 | 3 | $499 | $199 to $550 |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-28. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PSA 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Butterfree 5/165 value FAQ
What is Butterfree 5/165 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $199 to $1,323.
What grade sells most often for Butterfree 5/165?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 3 sales and a recent median around $499.
What is the highest median grade for Butterfree 5/165?+
PSA 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $1,323. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Butterfree 5/165 worth grading?+
For this card, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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Historical graded card sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-28. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
