Butterfree

The Bug/Flying type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.

Pokédex #12• Available in 10 game versions

Butterfree - Bug/Flying type Pokemon from with stats, moves, and evolution data

Bug

Flying

Pokemon Details

Species: Butterfly Pokémon

Height: 1.1 m

Weight: 32 kg

Abilities:

    Training

    EV Yield: 2 Special-attack, 1 Special-defense

    Catch Rate: 45

    Base Friendship: 50

    Base Exp: 178

    Growth Rate: Medium Fast

    Breeding

    Egg Groups:

      Egg Cycles (Steps):

      • Min:
      • Max:

      Gender:

      • Male: %
      • Female: %

      Available Game Versions

      Click a game to view specific data
      Red / BlueYellowGold / SilverCrystalFireRed / LeafGreenHeartGold / SoulSilverX / YSun / MoonUltra Sun / Ultra MoonSword / Shield

      Stats

      45
      50
      60
      90
      80
      70
      Total
      395

      Type Guide

      Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.

      Great against

      Grass×4
      Psychic×2
      Bug×2
      Dark×2

      Watch out for

      Fire×2
      Electric×2
      Ice×2
      Flying×2
      Rock×4

      Not very effective on

      Fire×0.5
      Electric×0.5
      Poison×0.5
      Flying×0.5
      Rock×0.5
      Ghost×0.5
      Steel×0.25
      Fairy×0.5

      Takes reduced damage from

      Grass×0.25
      Fighting×0.25
      Bug×0.5
      Ground×0

      Try a matchup

      Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.

      Your damage:×1Even

      Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.

      Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

      Moves from All Games

      The moves shown below are collected from all games where Butterfree appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.

      Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
      NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
      Harden1
      Normal
      		Status--
      String Shot1
      Bug
      		Status-95
      Tackle1
      Normal
      		Physical40100
      Bug Bite1
      Bug
      		Physical60100
      Confusion12
      Psychic
      		Special50100
      Poison Powder12
      Poison
      		Status-75
      Poisonpowder15
      Poison
      		Status-75
      Stun Spore16
      Grass
      		Status-75
      Sleep Powder17
      Grass
      		Status-75
      Supersonic21
      Normal
      		Status-55
      Whirlwind26
      Normal
      		Status-85
      Gust28
      Normal
      		Physical40100
      Tailwind30
      Flying
      		Status--
      Psybeam32
      Psychic
      		Special65100
      Rage Powder34
      Bug
      		Status--
      Captivate36
      Normal
      		Status-100
      Safeguard40
      Normal
      		Status--
      Bug Buzz40
      Bug
      		Special90100
      Air Slash43
      Flying
      		Special7595
      Quiver Dance46
      Bug
      		Status--
      Silver Wind47
      Bug
      		Physical60100

      Game Locations

      GameLocation
      BlueEvolve Caterpie/Metapod - Evolution
      Gold26 - Wild 27 - Wild 34 - Wild 35 - Wild 36 - Wild 37 - Wild 38 - Wild 39 - Wild Azalea Town - Wild Ilex Forest - Wild Lake of Rage - Wild National Park - Wild Route 2 - Wild
      SilverNational Park - Wild
      Crystal24 - Wild 25 - Wild Ilex Forest - Wild National Park - Wild Route 2 - Wild
      Heartgold47 - Wild Ilex Forest - Wild National Park - Wild Route 2 - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild
      MoonLush Jungle - Wild Melemele Meadow - Wild Route 5 - Wild
      ShieldEast Lake Axewell - Wild Giant's Mirror - Wild Rolling Fields - Wild Slumbering Weald - Wild

      Pokedex Entries

      GameEntry
      RedIn battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
      BlueIn battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
      YellowIts wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
      GoldIt collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
      SilverWater-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.
      CrystalIt flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.
      FireredThe wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this POKéMON can fly about even in rain.
      LeafgreenIn battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
      HeartgoldIt collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
      SoulsilverWater-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.
      XIt loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
      YThe wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.
      SunClose examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.
      MoonWhen attacked by other Pokémon, it defends itself by scattering its poisonous scales and fluttering its wings.
      UltraSunIts wings are covered in toxic scales. If it finds bird Pokémon going after Caterpie, Butterfree sprinkles its scales on them to drive them off.
      UltraMoonNectar from pretty flowers is its favorite food. In fields of flowers, it has heated battles with Cutiefly for territory.
      SwordIn battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
      ShieldIt collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.