Butterfree #16 (Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver)
Butterfree #16 from Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver is worth about $10.57 raw (Near Mint) and $201 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $6–$9 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $10.57 | $6 – $9 |
| Lightly Played | $8.46 | $5 – $7 |
| Moderately Played | $6.34 | $4 – $5 |
| Heavily Played | $4.23 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $2.64 | $2 – $2 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $201 | $121 – $171 |
| PSA 9.5 | $165 | $99 – $140 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | $90 – $128 |
| BGS 10 | $261 | $157 – $222 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | $73 – $103 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | $73 – $103 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $6–$9 | $0 | $0 | $6–$9 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $10.57 | −$1.40 | −$5.00 | $4.17 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $10.04 | −$1.09 | −$4.00 | $4.95 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $201 | $131 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $150 | $87 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $11 | $-39 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $11 | $-39 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Butterfree #16 (Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver) currently trades at $10.57 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.