Question 1

Is Butterfree VMAX worth grading?

Accepted Answer

So is it worth grading Butterfree VMAX? Let's be honest about the math first. A raw, ungraded copy sits around $4, while a PSA 10 gem mint copy jumps all the way up to $97, which works out to roughly 22.7 times the raw price. That's a significant multiplier, no question. But here's the catch: grading services charge fees regardless of what grade your card comes back as, and there's always a chance your card comes back a Grade 9 instead of that coveted 10, which only brings it to $12. If you've got a copy that looks sharp under a loupe with clean edges and centering, grading could make sense. If there's any doubt, it might be smarter to hold onto it raw or sell as is rather than gamble on grading fees eating into a modest return.

Question 2

How rare is Butterfree VMAX?

Accepted Answer

When you look at the population numbers for Butterfree VMAX, the story becomes pretty clear. There are only 219 graded copies of this card in existence, and out of those, 170 have earned the PSA 10 gem mint distinction. That's a striking ratio, it means the vast majority of copies that do get graded are coming back in top condition, which actually says something about how well this card holds up structurally. But with such a small total population overall, even the raw and lower graded copies stay relatively scarce compared to more mass produced cards, and that scarcity is part of what keeps demand steady for collectors chasing this particular VMAX.

Question 3

Where can you pull Butterfree VMAX?

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Here's where things get interesting from our end. At PackSpy, we track real pack openings across a wide range of online pack sites, and so far we haven't recorded a single pull of Butterfree VMAX on any tracked platform. That tells us this card is genuinely rare to hit from a pack, whether that's due to low print numbers or simply the odds of the Explosive Walker set itself. If you're hoping to pull one yourself, know that the odds are stacked against you, and most people chasing specific cards through packs end up spending more than the card is worth. Realistically, if you want a Butterfree VMAX in your collection, the secondary market is going to be your most reliable route rather than hoping for a lucky rip.

Question 4

How much is Butterfree VMAX worth?

Accepted Answer

A raw, ungraded Butterfree VMAX from Explosive Walker is worth about $4 right now. That price can climb significantly depending on grading, with a Grade 9 bringing $12 and a PSA 10 reaching $97.

Question 5

Is Butterfree VMAX worth grading?

Accepted Answer

It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for about 22.7 times what the raw card is worth. That said, grading costs money regardless of outcome, and with only 170 PSA 10 copies out of 219 total graded, hitting gem mint isn't guaranteed, so inspect your copy carefully before sending it in.

Question 6

How much is a PSA 10 Butterfree VMAX worth?

Accepted Answer

A PSA 10 graded Butterfree VMAX is currently valued at $97. That's a big jump from the raw price of $4, reflecting just how much condition and grading can affect value on this card.

Grade	Value	Population	PSA / CGC
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	$52	171	97 / 74
PSA 9	$13	34	12 / 22
PSA 8	$5.50	10	6 / 4
PSA 7	-	4	1 / 3
PSA 6	-	1	1 / -
PSA 5	-	-	- / -
PSA 4	-	-	- / -
PSA 3	-	-	- / -
PSA 2	-	-	- / -
PSA 1	-	-	- / -
Raw / Ungraded	$5.49	-	-

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