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Butterfree.

national dex #012 · gen I
BST 395 · bug / flying
Butterfree official artwork
bugflying
#012 · gen I
Profile
HP
60
ATK
45
DEF
50
SPA
90
SPD
80
SPE
70
BST 395 · best Sp. Atk 90 · worst Attack 45 · meters scale to 200

Butterfree is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Bug and is immune to Ground.

Typingbugflying
AbilitiesCompound Eyes, Tinted Lens
Height, weight1.1 m / 32.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Dex position
#012 of 1025
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Butterfree base stats

BST 395 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk4585207
Def5094218
SpA90166306
SpD80148284
Spe70130262
BST395bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpA, 1 SpD

Butterfree weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele2
gra¼
ice2
fig¼
poi1
gro0
fly2
psy1
bug½
roc4
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists
Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug
Immune to
Ground

Butterfree abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Compound EyesIncreases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Tinted LenshiddenDoubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Butterfree evolution line

3 stages

Best Butterfree moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
flyingHurricaneSPEC110
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
bugPollen PuffSPEC90
flyingAir SlashSPEC75
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
psychicDream EaterSPEC100

Butterfree moves

gen 8 · 76 moves · 18 level-up · 42 TM/HM · 16 tutor
49 moves · Butterfree appears in 14 games
Bug BiteL1HardenL1String ShotL1TackleL1ConfusionL12Poison PowderL15Stun SporeL16Sleep PowderL17SupersonicL23GustL28WhirlwindL29PsybeamL34Rage PowderL40SafeguardL40TailwindL41Bug BuzzL42Air SlashL43Quiver DanceL47AcrobaticsTMAttractTMBaton PassTMDraining KissTMDual WingbeattutorElectrowebTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMHurricaneTMHyper BeamTMIron DefenseTMPollen PuffTMProtectTMPsychicTMRain DanceTMRestTMRoundTMShadow BallTMSkill SwapTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMThiefTMU TurnTMVenoshockTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Level 1
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 1
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 1
ConfusionpsychicSPEC50100%25Level 12
Poison PowderpoisonSTAT-75%35Level 15
Stun SporegrassSTAT-75%30Level 16
Sleep PowdergrassSTAT-75%15Level 17
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 23
GustSTABflyingSPEC40100%35Level 28
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20Level 29
PsybeampsychicSPEC65100%20Level 34
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25Level 40
Rage PowderbugSTAT--20Level 40
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Level 41
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 42
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 43
Quiver DancebugSTAT--20Level 47
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
DefogflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Draining KissfairySPEC50100%10TM / HM
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15TM / HM
ElectrowebelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Pollen PuffSTABbugSPEC90100%15TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
VenoshockpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
DefogflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15Tutor
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
ElectrowebelectricSPEC5595%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor

Butterfree Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.

Shield

It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

Generation VII5 entries
Sun

Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.

Moon

When attacked by other Pokémon, it defends itself by scattering its poisonous scales and fluttering its wings.

Ultra Sun

Its wings are covered in toxic scales. If it finds bird Pokémon going after Caterpie, Butterfree sprinkles its scales on them to drive them off.

Ultra Moon

Nectar from pretty flowers is its favorite food. In fields of flowers, it has heated battles with Cutiefly for territory.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.

Generation VI3 entries
X

It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.

Y

The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Butterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.

HeartGold

It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

SoulSilver

Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

BUTTERFREE has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.

Emerald

It has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can seek, extract, and carry honey from flowers blooming over six miles away.

FireRed

The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this POKéMON can fly about even in rain.

LeafGreen

In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

Silver

Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heav­ iest of rains.

Crystal

It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.

Yellow

Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.

Butterfree species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorWhite
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatForest
Height1.1 m (3'07")
Weight32.0 kg (70.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience178
EV yield2 SpA, 1 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#012
Kanto#012
Johto#026
Johto (HGSS)#026
Kalos Central#025
Alola (SM)#019
Melemele#019
Akala#010
Alola (USUM)#019
Melemele (USUM)#019
Akala (USUM)#010
Let's Go Kanto#012
Galar#015
Wild held items
Silver Powder5%
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker45 Atk / 90 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 90good
Speed tier70 Speaverage speed
Defensive load5 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Butterfree

Butterfree is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air. Butterfree stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Butterfree base stats

Butterfree has a base stat total of 395, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 90 (good), while its lowest is Attack at 45 (below average). Butterfree excels as a special attacker. Butterfree is average speed with a base Speed of 70.

Butterfree weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Flying-type, Butterfree is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Butterfree 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Butterfree abilities

Butterfree's abilities include Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens. Compound Eyes increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×. Its Hidden Ability is Tinted Lens, which doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Butterfree moves and learnset

Butterfree can learn 76 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Pollen Puff (Bug, 90 power), Air Slash (Flying, 75 power). For coverage, Butterfree can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Butterfree

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Butterfree can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Butterfree yields 2 Sp. Attack, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Butterfree belongs to the Bug egg group. Butterfree is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree). Wild Butterfree may be found holding Silver Powder.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Butterfree. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Butterfree, or use the team builder to see how Butterfree fits into your squad.

Tools for Butterfree
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