History
Butterfree, the Butterfly Pokémon, is the final evolution of Caterpie and Metapod, well-known for its graceful flight and ability to scatter toxic powder for defense. This Bug and Flying-type Pokémon is a classic from the first generation, appreciated for its elegant design and its presence in the anime, where Ash owned one that became one of his most memorable Pokémon.
The Butterfree card number 33/64 is part of the Jungle expansion, the second main series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game to be released after the Base Set. Published in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in the West, the Jungle expansion introduced 64 new cards, expanding the TCG universe with new Pokémon from the Kanto region and iconic illustrations reminiscent of a lush jungle.
The artwork for this card, created by Shin-ichi Yoshida, captures Butterfree in mid-flight, with its distinctive large wings. The artist is renowned for his clear and detailed style, which helped define the aesthetic of early Pokémon cards. This non-holographic, Uncommon rarity version is