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Giga Butterfree

Class: Giga Uncommon
Types:
Bug
Flying
Catch Rate: 15
Level Gain Rate: Medium Fast
Base Reward EXP: 180
Reward EV Point: SpAttack: 3
Giga Butterfree in game: 114 Who?
AVG Level: 109
Gender Ratios:
50% Male / 50% Female
Pokemon Id: 24012

Base Stats

HP: 100
Attack: 5
Defense: 50
SpAttack: 190
SpDefense: 80
Speed: 70
Total: 495
Default Ability 1: Effect Expert
Default Ability 2: Accuracy Master
Default Ability 3: Accelerator
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: Nintendo

Where Giga Butterfree can be captured:

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Giga Butterfree's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:

: 50% : 100% : 100% : 200% : 25% : 200% : 200% : 100% : 25%
: 0% : 200% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 400% : 100% : 100%

Giga Butterfree's Transformation Line

#10 Caterpie
Bug (Type 1)
Level 20
#11 Metapod
Bug (Type 1)
Level 39
#12 Butterfree
Bug (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)
Level 49
Use item Mega Gem
#8012 Mega Butterfree
Bug (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)
#10 Caterpie
Bug (Type 1)
Level 20
#11 Metapod
Bug (Type 1)
Level 39
#12 Butterfree
Bug (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)
Level 49
Use item Giga Gem
#24012 Giga Butterfree
Bug (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)

Giga Butterfree's Other Forms

#26012 Shiny Giga Butterfree
Bug (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)

Giga Butterfree's Level-Up Attacks

ID: 70 Bug Bite Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 261 Harden Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 603 String Shot Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 95
ID: 626 Tackle Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 96 Confusion Level: 12 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 432 Poison Powder Level: 15 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 35 Accuracy: 75
ID: 606 Stun Spore Level: 16 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 75
ID: 555 Sleep Powder Level: 17 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 75
ID: 615 Supersonic Level: 23 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 55
ID: 256 Gust Level: 28 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 690 Whirlwind Level: 29 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 450 Psybeam Level: 34 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate Level: 40 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 470 Rage Powder Level: 40 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 507 Safeguard Level: 40 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 25 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 630 Tailwind Level: 41 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 71 Bug Buzz Level: 42 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 14 Air Slash Level: 43 Category: Special Base Power: 75 PP: 20 Accuracy: 95
ID: 468 Quiver Dance Level: 47 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 542 Silver Wind Level: 47 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Giga Butterfree Can Learn

ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 673 Venoshock TM009 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 611 Sunny Day TM011 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 292 Hyper Beam TM015 Category: Special Base Power: 150 PP: 5 Accuracy: 90
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 471 Rain Dance TM018 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 502 Roost TM019 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 507 Safeguard TM020 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 25 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 570 Solar Beam TM022 Category: Special Base Power: 120 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 452 Psychic TM029 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 524 Shadow Ball TM030 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 478 Reflect TM033 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 9 Aerial Ace TM040 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 639 Thief TM046 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 172 Energy Ball TM053 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 7 Acrobatics TM062 Category: Physical Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 239 Giga Impact TM068 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 5 Accuracy: 90
ID: 451 Psych Up TM077 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 313 Infestation TM083 Category: Special Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 153 Dream Eater TM085 Category: Special Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 617 Swagger TM087 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 669 U-turn TM089 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 140 Double-Edge TM103 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 396 Natural Gift TM108 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 238 Giga Drain TM114 Category: Special Base Power: 75 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate TM124 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 265 Headbutt TM126 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 205 Flash TM128 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 547 Skill Swap TM139 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 541 Signal Beam TM148 Category: Special Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 374 Mimic TM159 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 40 Baton Pass TM163 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 116 Curse TM164 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 621 Swift TM178 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 171 Endure TM182 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 70 Bug Bite TM187 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 46 Bide TM191 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 605 Struggle Bug TM193 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 317 Iron Defense TM199 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 626 Tackle TM202 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 630 Tailwind TM205 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 690 Whirlwind TM206 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 124 Defog TM213 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 13 Air Cutter TM214 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 25 Accuracy: 95
ID: 411 Ominous Wind TM215 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 666 Twister TM216 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 469 Rage TM251 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 631 Take Down TM264 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 166 Electroweb TM265 Category: Special Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 603 String Shot TM269 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 95
ID: 542 Silver Wind TM289 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 152 Draining Kiss TM301 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 261 Harden TM308 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 475 Razor Wind TM309 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 256 Gust TM350 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 638 Teleport TM353 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 620 Sweet Scent TM422 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 404 Nightmare TM442 Category: Special Base Power: 150 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 363 Mega Drain TM448 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 14 Air Slash TM466 Category: Special Base Power: 75 PP: 20 Accuracy: 95
ID: 71 Bug Buzz TM486 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 460 Psywave TM490 Category: Special Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 80
ID: 288 Hurricane TM535 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 10 Accuracy: 70
ID: 435 Pollen Puff TM550 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 775 Dual Wingbeat TM606 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
Pokémon: Giga Butterfree - Level Gain Rate: Medium Fast - Class: Giga
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 48 EXP
L 3: 162 EXP
L 4: 384 EXP
L 5: 750 EXP
L 6: 1,296 EXP
L 7: 2,058 EXP
L 8: 3,072 EXP
L 9: 4,374 EXP
L 10: 6,000 EXP
L 11: 7,986 EXP
L 12: 10,368 EXP
L 13: 13,182 EXP
L 14: 16,464 EXP
L 15: 20,250 EXP
L 16: 24,576 EXP
L 17: 29,478 EXP
L 18: 34,992 EXP
L 19: 41,154 EXP
L 20: 48,000 EXP
L 21: 55,566 EXP
L 22: 63,888 EXP
L 23: 73,002 EXP
L 24: 82,944 EXP
L 25: 93,750 EXP
L 26: 105,456 EXP
L 27: 118,098 EXP
L 28: 131,712 EXP
L 29: 146,334 EXP
L 30: 162,000 EXP
L 31: 178,746 EXP
L 32: 196,608 EXP
L 33: 215,622 EXP
L 34: 235,824 EXP
L 35: 257,250 EXP
L 36: 279,936 EXP
L 37: 303,918 EXP
L 38: 329,232 EXP
L 39: 355,914 EXP
L 40: 384,000 EXP
L 41: 413,526 EXP
L 42: 444,528 EXP
L 43: 477,042 EXP
L 44: 511,104 EXP
L 45: 546,750 EXP
L 46: 584,016 EXP
L 47: 622,938 EXP
L 48: 663,552 EXP
L 49: 705,894 EXP
L 50: 750,000 EXP
L 51: 795,906 EXP
L 52: 843,648 EXP
L 53: 893,262 EXP
L 54: 944,784 EXP
L 55: 998,250 EXP
L 56: 1,053,696 EXP
L 57: 1,111,158 EXP
L 58: 1,170,672 EXP
L 59: 1,232,274 EXP
L 60: 1,296,000 EXP
L 61: 1,361,886 EXP
L 62: 1,429,968 EXP
L 63: 1,500,282 EXP
L 64: 1,572,864 EXP
L 65: 1,647,750 EXP
L 66: 1,724,976 EXP
L 67: 1,804,578 EXP
L 68: 1,886,592 EXP
L 69: 1,971,054 EXP
L 70: 2,058,000 EXP
L 71: 2,147,466 EXP
L 72: 2,239,488 EXP
L 73: 2,334,102 EXP
L 74: 2,431,344 EXP
L 75: 2,531,250 EXP
L 76: 2,633,856 EXP
L 77: 2,739,198 EXP
L 78: 2,847,312 EXP
L 79: 2,958,234 EXP
L 80: 3,072,000 EXP
L 81: 3,188,646 EXP
L 82: 3,308,208 EXP
L 83: 3,430,722 EXP
L 84: 3,556,224 EXP
L 85: 3,684,750 EXP
L 86: 3,816,336 EXP
L 87: 3,951,018 EXP
L 88: 4,088,832 EXP
L 89: 4,229,814 EXP
L 90: 4,374,000 EXP
L 91: 4,521,426 EXP
L 92: 4,672,128 EXP
L 93: 4,826,142 EXP
L 94: 4,983,504 EXP
L 95: 5,144,250 EXP
L 96: 5,308,416 EXP
L 97: 5,476,038 EXP
L 98: 5,647,152 EXP
L 99: 5,821,794 EXP
L 100: 6,000,000 EXP
L 101: 6,300,000 EXP
L 102: 6,615,000 EXP
L 103: 6,945,000 EXP
L 104: 7,292,000 EXP
L 105: 7,656,000 EXP
L 106: 8,038,000 EXP
L 107: 8,439,000 EXP
L 108: 8,860,000 EXP
L 109: 9,303,000 EXP
L 110: 9,768,000 EXP
L 111: 10,256,000 EXP
L 112: 10,768,000 EXP
L 113: 11,306,000 EXP
L 114: 11,871,000 EXP
L 115: 12,464,000 EXP
L 116: 13,087,000 EXP
L 117: 13,741,000 EXP
L 118: 14,428,000 EXP
L 119: 15,149,000 EXP
L 120: 15,906,000 EXP



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Butterfree (Pokémon)

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Butterfree
Butterfly Pokémon
バタフリー
Butterfree
#012
Butterfree
Butterfree
Gigantamax Butterfree
Gigantamax Butterfree
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Type
Bug Flying
Abilities
Compound Eyes Tinted Lens
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
 
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
3855 - 4111 steps
Height
3'07" 1.1 m
Butterfree
55'09"+ 17.0+ m
Gigantamax Butterfree
Weight
70.5 lbs. 32.0 kg
Butterfree
??? lbs. ??? kg
Gigantamax Butterfree
Base experience yield
160
Gen. I-IV
178
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 3
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
2
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body13.webp
Footprint
F012.webp
Pokédex color
 White
Base friendship
70
External Links
  • On Smogon Pokédex:
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    • Generation III
    • Generation IV
    • Generation V
    • Generation VI
    • Generation VII
  • Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Butterfree (Japaneseバタフリー Butterfree) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Metapod starting at level 10. It is the final form of Caterpie.

Butterfree has a Gigantamax form.

Biology

Butterfree is a Pokémon which resembles a vaguely anthropomorphic butterfly with a purple body. Unlike true insects, it only has two body segments and four light blue legs. The upper pair of legs resemble small, three-fingered hands, while the lower pair resembles long, digit-less feet. Butterfree has two black antennae, a light blue snout with two fangs underneath, and large, red compound eyes. The red compound eyes at a closer look are reveled to be myriad of tiny eyes. Its two pairs of wings are white with black venation. Two oval scales on a female Butterfree's lower wings are black, but they are white on a male.

The wings of Butterfree are coated with poisonous scales that easily fall off continuously as it flies. If inhaled, it results in several status conditions. It will defend Caterpie from bird Pokémon using this powder. This powder also repels water, enabling it to gather honey even in the rain. Butterfree can use its sensitive antenna to detect the odors of blooming flowers six miles (ten kilometers) from its nest in search of nectar, which it carries with the hairs of its legs. Sometimes, it has territorial disputes with Cutiefly over fields of flowers. It also consumes sap from trees pierced by Heracross, as seen in the anime. Butterfree is found in temperate forests and jungles, but it has also been observed flying near the ocean as part of its migratory breeding pattern.

As Gigantamax Butterfree, its size increases to gigantic length with an altered look. The wings and the patterns on them change to a light and dark green color with hints of white. The antennae change to bright green and extend to the point where the tip bends, and three red clouds surround it. The eyes change to a bright glowing red. A fur-like circle is attached to both the wings and back of Butterfree. Several green scales can be seen floating around Butterfree, which are its most effective weapons, capable of releasing paralysis, poisoning, or sleep. The scales were composed from crystallized Gigantamax energy.

The massive wings are powerful enough to lift a ten-ton truck through a simple flap. The wind it generates can scatter poisonous scales throughout the area, making it dangerous to be near it.[1]

In Pokémon Sword and Shield prior to the DLC for The Isle of Armor, Butterfree was the only known Pokémon capable of using the move Rage Powder. Gigantamax Butterfree is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Befuddle.

In the anime

Main series

 
Butterfree in the anime
 
Female (pink) Butterfree in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Butterfree

Ash had a Butterfree that he caught as a Caterpie, the first Pokémon he ever caught. It evolved from Metapod in Challenge of the Samurai. Butterfree was also the first Pokémon Ash let go, allowing it to mate with a pink Butterfree in Bye-Bye Butterfree.

Butterfree also appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in a different continuity from the main series. It evolved from Metapod during a battle against a group of Primeape.

Pink Butterfree

In Bye-Bye Butterfree, Ash's Butterfree fell in love with a pink Butterfree and fought to save it from Team Rocket. At the end of the episode, Ash released his Butterfree to mate with the pink Butterfree. The pink Butterfree reappeared in I Choose You!, which is set in a timeline different from the main series.

Other
 
An Orange Archipelago Butterfree in the anime

In Bye-Bye Butterfree, multiple wild Butterfree, all under the ownership of Trainers who released them, engaged in a mating ceremony. Ash's Butterfree became one of these Butterfree.

In A Friend in DeedRitchie's Butterfree, nicknamed Happy, was used to help Ritchie get out of Team Rocket's runaway truck safely. In Friend and Foe Alike and Friends to the End, it was used during Ritchie's battles in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

In Poké Ball Peril, an Orange Archipelago variant of Butterfree living on Valencia Island appeared. It had not eaten for days despite Professor Ivy's effort to make different kinds of food for it. It took a liking to Brock's food, however, and was one of the reasons he stayed behind. It reappeared in a flashback in A Tent Situation.

In Caterpie's Big DilemmaZander has a giant Butterfree. After Team Rocket kidnapped Dr. Gordon and flew away on Jessie's Dustox, it evolved from a Metapod to chase Team Rocket. Butterfree shrunk back to its normal size at the end of the episode.

In Weekend WarriorJeremy's Butterfree was used in the Appeals Round of the Silver Town Pokémon Contest.

In The Unbeatable Lightness of SeeingDrew used a Butterfree during his two-on-two Contest Battle against May. Butterfree battled alongside Roselia against Combusken and Beautifly and managed to win.

In Butterfree and Me!, multiple Butterfree evolved from Metapod on Wayfarer Island. One Butterfree had been befriended by Ash as a Caterpie, and Ash spent much of the episode helping it eventually evolve into its final form.

In I Choose You!, multiple Butterfree engaged in a mating ceremony that Ash's Butterfree took a part of, much like the events of Bye-Bye Butterfree.

Minor appearances

Butterfree debuted in a fantasy of Ash's Caterpie's in Ash Catches a Pokémon.

In The Path to the Pokémon LeagueA.J.'s Butterfree carried his bag into his Gym. It then trained with his Beedrill.

In Battle Aboard the St. Anne, multiple Butterfree were aboard the St. Anne.

In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Butterfree was on Scissor Street.

A Butterfree appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Butterfree was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Pallet Party Panic, a Butterfree was at a party in Pallet Town.

In The Power of One, multiple Butterfree were seen in the opening sequence of the movie, while others sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In a flashback in Snack Attack, multiple Orange Archipelago Butterfree were residents of the Seven Grapefruit Islands.

Trainer's Orange Archipelago Butterfree appeared in The Mandarin Island Miss Match.

A wild Butterfree appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Slowking's Day, an Orange Archipelago Butterfree was living on Shamouti Island.

In The Rivalry Revival, three Butterfree were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in A Sappy Ending.

A Butterfree appeared in Once in a Blue Moon.

In For Crying Out Loud, multiple Butterfree played with Wilhomena's Marill.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Butterfree was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

In Spell of the Unown: EnteiLisa used a Butterfree during her battle against Ash, where it went up against his Bulbasaur. The match ended with Bulbasaur being dazed with Sleep Powder and finished off with a gust of wind.

In Mewtwo Returns, multiple Butterfree flew over Mount Quena.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in Houndoom's Special Delivery.

Three Butterfree appeared in a flashback in The Light Fantastic.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in Brock's dream in Sick Daze.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in the opening sequence of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In Got Miltank?, a Butterfree was a resident at a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, a Butterfree was followed by Misty's Togepi.

In Enlighten Up!, two Butterfree were residents of Lake Slowpoke.

In Fangs for Nothin', multiple Butterfree were inhabitants of the Dragon Land.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in the opening sequence of Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

A Butterfree briefly appeared in Camp Pikachu.

In Hatch Me If You Can, multiple Butterfree appeared before Ash's Larvitar.

Coordinator's Butterfree appeared in Now That's Flower Power!.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Butterfree appeared in The Green Guardian.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.

A Coordinator's Butterfly appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.

In Channeling the Battle ZoneSolidad used a Butterfree during the Kanto Grand Festival.

In Pinch Healing!, multiple Butterfree were residents of Fennel Valley.

In Riding the Winds of Change, a Butterfree was among the many Pokémon Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used to blow a Gligar away from the city.

A wild Butterfree appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). Two additional Butterfree appeared in the following episode.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Butterfree appeared in Camping It Up!.

In Battling the Generation Gap!, two Butterfree were part of Lila's famous "Tiger Lily Smile".

Multiple Butterfree appeared in a flashback in A Trainer and Child Reunion!.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Butterfree were at Pokémon Hills.

In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Butterfree was participating in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Hydreigon and Masquerain.

In A Legendary Photo Op!, a Butterfree was at Mt. Molteau.

A Butterfree appeared in a flashback in Seeing the Forest for the Trees!.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in a flashback in Alola to New Adventure!.

In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Butterfree flew past Lillie's balcony and received some food. It reappeared in A Glaring Rivalry!.

In A Seasoned Search!, two Butterfree were among the Flying-type attracted by Bounsweet's Sweet Scent in their attempts to attract a Oricorio.

In Partner Promises!, a Butterfree was a resident of Treasure Island. It reappeared in Alola, Alola!, when Ash revisited the island alongside his classmates and Misty.

Two Butterfree appeared in a flashback in Lulled to La-La Land!.

Two Trainers' Butterfree appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.

Four wild Buttefree appeared in Alola, Kanto!.

Three wild Butterfree appeared in a fantasy in Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!.

Two Trainers' Butterfree appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in The Power of Us.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!.

A student's Butterfree appeared in A High-Speed Awakening!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Butterfree competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in The Road to The Semifinals!.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in Z-Move Showdown!.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, with two of them appearing in a video hologram.

In Working My Way Back to Mew!Goh caught a male Butterfree. He has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

In Caring for a Mystery!, a Butterfree battled a wild Riolu after it attacked it.

Two Butterfree appeared in Sobbing Sobble!.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in Getting More Than You Battled For!, with one of them living at Cero Island.

In A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!, six Butterfree were in the Wild Area.

In JN062, a Caterpie in seen in a video evolving all the way into Butterfree.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in JN070.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP004 Butterfree Ash's Pokédex Butterfree. One week after Caterpie evolves into Metapod, it again evolves into Butterfree.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG142 Butterfree May's Pokédex Butterfree, the Butterfly Pokémon. Butterfree is the evolved form of Metapod. The scales covering its wings help it to shed water.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW130 Butterfree Ash's Pokédex Butterfree, the Butterfly Pokémon. Butterfree's love of flower nectar draws it to seek out flowers, even if they don't have much pollen.

Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Butterfree was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

A Butterfree appeared in a fantasy in File 4: Charizard.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, a Trainer's Butterfree was in a town square in Pasio.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in Buddy.

Gigantamax Butterfree appeared as a visual in a flashback in Assistant.

GOTCHA!

A Butterfree briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

 
Butterfree in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
 
Butterfree in Pokémon Adventures

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Butterfree

Ash's Butterfree evolved from his Metapod in Play Misty For Me during his Gym battle with Misty.

Melanie took care of three Butterfree in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.

How I Became a Pokémon Card

Midori owns a Butterfree that was first in PW10.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Multiple Butterfree appeared in JNM01.

Goh caught a Butterfree in JNM03, just like he does in the anime.

A Butterfree appeared in JNM08.

Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon

A Butterfree appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Kitty

Butterfree debuts in Wake Up—You're Snorlax! as one of the Pokémon shocked by Red's Pika in a forest.

Yellow's Butterfree, nicknamed Kitty, evolved from her Caterpie that had just recently evolved into a Metapod in The Might of... Metapod?!. Her uncle, Fisherman Wilton, also has a Butterfree, which first appeared in Just a Spearow Carrier. Both of them are able to use Butterfree as a mode of flight, using Butterfree to hold onto their backs as they fly.

A Butterfree appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Butterfree appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Trainer's Butterfree appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.

A Butterfree appeared in Dream World.

A wild Butterfree appeared in the Wild Area in PASS04.

A Butterfree appeared in a flashback in PASS05.

According to the Pokédex at the end of Volume 1, Red appears to have caught a Caterpie, which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree.

Pokémon anime novelization series

Windy's Butterfree appeared in Race to Danger.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Butterfree appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!.

A Butterfree appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Multiple Butterfree appeared in Shu and Pikachu's Debut!.

A Butterfree appeared in GDZ23.

A Butterfree appeared in GDZ48.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Butterfree appeared in Catch That Pokémon Thief!!.

A Butterfree appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.

Giovanni was revealed to own a Butterfree in Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!, where he used it in a haircut salon that he built.

In the TCG

Main article: Butterfree (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

In the Saffron City stage, multiple Butterfree can be seen flying in the background.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Butterfree returns in the Saffron City stage.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Butterfree is the mother of Caterpie, who she sends the player to rescue in the first mission of the game.

Pokédex entries

Generation I     Kanto
#012
Red In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Blue
Yellow Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
Stadium Its wings are covered with poisonous dust. If you see one flapping its wings, be careful not to inhale any of the dust.
Generation II     Johto
#026
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 heaviest of rains.
Crystal It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.
Stadium 2 It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Generation III   Hoenn
#—
  Kanto
#012
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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 a 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 IV   Sinnoh
#—
  Johto
#026
Diamond It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
Pearl
Platinum
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 V     Unova
#—
Black It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
White
Black 2 It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
White 2
Generation VI   Kalos
Central #025
  Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII   Alola
#019
  Kanto
#012
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 Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII     Galar
#015
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.
Gigantamax Butterfree
Sword Crystallized Gigantamax energy makes up this Pokémon's blindingly bright and highly toxic scales.
Shield Once it has opponents trapped in a tornado that could blow away a 10-ton truck, it finishes them off with its poisonous scales.

 

Alternate games

Pokémon PinballPokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set)
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air.
Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Discovery)
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Evolve Metapod
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Metapod
Yellow
Evolve Metapod
Generation II  
Gold
Route 2Morning
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Routes 26273435363738, and 39Azalea TownIlex ForestLake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
Silver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Crystal
Routes 224, and 25MorningDay
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Metapod
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Metapod
Platinum
Evolve Metapod
HeartGold
Route 2MorningDay
Viridian ForestMorning
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Route 47Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
SoulSilver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V  
Black
Trade
White
Route 12 (Rustling grass)
Black 2
Trade
White 2
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Dream World
Windswept Sky
Generation VI  
X Y
Friend Safari (Bug)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Route 5Melemele Meadow
Route 5Lush JungleMelemele Meadow (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 5Melemele Meadow
Route 5Lush JungleMelemele Meadow (SOS Battle)
Let's Go Pikachu
Viridian Forest
Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Metapod
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
Slumbering WealdEast Lake AxewellGiant's MirrorRolling Fields
Bridge FieldDappled GroveEast Lake AxewellGiant's CapHammerlocke HillsRolling FieldsSouth Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
Rolling Fields (Max Raid BattleGigantamax Factor
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax AdventureGigantamax Factor

 

In side games

Generation I  
Snap
Beach
Pinball
Evolve Metapod
Generation II  
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III  
Channel
Forest
Trozei!
Secret Storage 1Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Metapod
Generation IV  
MD Time
Apple Woods (1F-7F)
MD Darkness
Evolve Metapod
MD Sky
Apple Woods (1F-7F)
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode C, A & S)
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Treetops: Sun-Dappled Bank
Rumble U
Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories (Final Boss)
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Su
Shuffle
Event: A Great Chance a Day!
Rumble World
Fairy Land: Pixie Glen (All Areas)
Picross
Area 26: Stage 07
Generation VII  
Rumble Rush
Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019Butterfree SeaBulbasaur SeaCharizard SeaFinal

 

In events

Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No 17, 30Sw, 40, 50, 60 November 15 to December 4, 2019
SwSh Wild Area News Yes 17, 30Sw, 40, 50, 70 November 15 to December 4, 2019
SwSh Wild Area News No 17 December 4, 2019 to January 9, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News Yes 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 December 4, 2019 to January 9, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News No 17 December 20 to 25, 2019
SwSh Wild Area News Yes 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 December 20 to 25, 2019
SwSh Wild Area News Yes 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 December 31, 2019 to January 3, 2020
Sh Wild Area News Yes 17, 50 June 1 to 29, 2020
Sh Wild Area News Yes 50 June 17 to 28, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News Yes 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 November 2 to 30, 2020

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver SilverPowder SilverPowder (2%)
Crystal
Emerald* SilverPowder SilverPowder (5%)
HeartGold SoulSilver SilverPowder SilverPowder (5%)
Black White SilverPowder SilverPowder (5%)
Black 2 White 2 SilverPowder SilverPowder (5%)
X Y Silver Powder Silver Powder (5%)
Sun Moon Silver Powder Silver Powder (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Silver Powder Silver Powder (5%)
Sword Shield Silver Powder Silver Powder (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Generations I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
60
 
120 - 167 230 - 324
Attack:
45
 
45 - 106 85 - 207
Defense:
50
 
49 - 112 94 - 218
Sp. Atk:
80
 
76 - 145 148 - 284
Sp. Def:
80
 
76 - 145 148 - 284
Speed:
70
 
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
385
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVsIVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVsIVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

 

Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
60
 
120 - 167 230 - 324
Attack:
45
 
45 - 106 85 - 207
Defense:
50
 
49 - 112 94 - 218
Sp. Atk:
90
 
85 - 156 166 - 306
Sp. Def:
80
 
76 - 145 148 - 284
Speed:
70
 
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
395
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVsIVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVsIVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/4 ★★☆☆
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
13/18 ★★

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Water
Psychic
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
Weak to:
Flying
Rock
Fire
Electric
Ice
Immune to:
Ground
Resistant to:
Fighting ¼×
Bug ½×
Grass ¼×
Notes:
  • If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×.
  • In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.
  • In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35
1 Harden Normal Status —% 30
1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 String Shot Bug Status 95% 40
1 Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Evo. Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35
4 Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20
8 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25
12 Poison Powder Poison Status 75% 35
12 Stun Spore Grass Status 75% 30
12 Sleep Powder Grass Status 75% 15
16 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20
20 Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
24 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 15
28 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25
32 Bug Buzz Bug Special 90 100% 10
36 Tailwind Flying Status —% 15
40 Rage Powder Bug Status —% 20
44 Quiver Dance Bug Status —% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Butterfree
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Butterfree
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5
Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.webp TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM19 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM21 Rest Psychic Status —% 10
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM23 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM25 Protect Normal Status —% 10
Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.webp TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM31 Attract Normal Status 100% 15
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM33 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.webp TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM40 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.webp TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.webp TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 65 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.webp TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 55 100% 15
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15
Bag TM Fairy Sprite.webp TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 50 100% 10
Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.webp TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 15
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.webp TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR20 Substitute Normal Status —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR26 Endure Normal Status —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status —% 40
Bag TR Ghost Sprite.webp TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.webp TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10
Bag TR Steel Sprite.webp TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
Bag TR Bug Sprite.webp TR61 Bug Buzz Bug Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Grass Sprite.webp TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Flying Sprite.webp TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110 70% 10
Bag TR Bug Sprite.webp TR96 Pollen Puff Bug Special 90 100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Butterfree
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Butterfree
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Butterfree in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Butterfree in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Butterfree
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Butterfree
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Butterfree
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Butterfree
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Butterfree
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Butterfree
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Air Cutter Flying Special 60 95% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Defog Flying Status —% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status —% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Infestation Bug Special 20 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Mega Drain Grass Special 40 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Morning Sun Normal Status —% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Nightmare × Ghost Status 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Ominous Wind × Ghost Special 60 100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Psywave × Psychic Special 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Razor Wind × Normal Special 80 100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Roost Flying Status —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 75 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Silver Wind × Bug Special 60 100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Struggle Bug Bug Special 50 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 85% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Sweet Scent Normal Status 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Teleport Psychic Status —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Butterfree
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Butterfree
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Fly Butterfree (Southern Islands 9)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin012.webp
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani012.webp
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend AreaMist-Rise Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'll protect you with the wicked toxins in my wings.
26%-50% HP Oh, no... My health has dropped to half...
1%-25% HP I've about had it... It hurts to even fly...
Level up I leveled up! I'm in peak form! Let me show you!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP RT 012.webp Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 5.5%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush012 fBody.webp Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 51  
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW012.webp PokéPark Pad entry:
Butterfree came to the Meadow Zone to play! His favorite Attraction is Pelipper's Circle Circuit.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT012.webp

 
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Bug
None.webp Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#749
Shuffle012.webp

Rock Shot
Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.

 

Pokémon GO
GO012.webp Base Stamina: 155 Base Attack: 167 Base Defense: 137
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Struggle Bug*ConfusionBug Bite
Charged Attacks: Bug BuzzPsychicSignal Beam

Evolution

010Caterpie.webp
Unevolved
Caterpie
 Bug 
Rare Candy
Level 7
011Metapod.webp
First evolution
Metapod
 Bug 
Rare Candy
Level 10
012Butterfree.webp
Second evolution
Butterfree
 Bug  Flying 

 

Forms

Gigantamax

Dynamax icon.webp
Gigantamax Factor
Butterfree
Butterfree
Butterfree
 Bug  Flying 

Dynamax Band
Dynamax Band


Lasts for three turns
Butterfree
Gigantamax Butterfree
Butterfree
 Bug  Flying 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
Spr 1b 012.webp Spr b g1 012.webp   Spr 1y 012.webp Spr b g1 012.webp   Spr 1g 012.webp Spr b g1 012.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 012.webp Spr b 2g 012.webp   Spr 2s 012.webp Spr b 2g 012.webp   Spr 2c 012.webp Spr b 2c 012.webp
Spr 2g 012 s.webp Spr b 2g 012 s.webp   Spr 2s 012 s.webp Spr b 2g 012 s.webp   Spr 2c 012 s.webp Spr b 2g 012 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 012.webp Spr b 3r 012.webp   Spr 3e 012.webp Spr b 3e 012.webp   Spr 3f 012.webp Spr b 3f 012.webp
Spr 3r 012 s.webp Spr b 3r 012 s.webp   Spr 3e 012 s.webp Spr b 3e 012 s.webp   Spr 3f 012 s.webp Spr b 3f 012 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
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012MS8.webp For other sprites and images, please see Butterfree images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

 

Trivia

  • Butterfree was the first Pokémon shown in the anime with an alternate color, pink in its case. This has only been seen in a single female, and unlike a Shiny Butterfree, which has green eyes and pink wings, limbs, and snout, this Butterfree only differed in its pink body and wings.
  • Butterfree has been trained by four important Trainers in the animeAshRitchieSolidad, and Drew.
  • Butterfree shares its category with Beautifly. They are both known as the Butterfly Pokémon.
  • Butterfree can be seen as a parallel to Beedrill. Both of their unevolved stages evolve at level 7 and again at level 10. They both go through metamorphosis-like evolution and have the same base stat total of 395. Also, while Beedrill is exclusive to Black and Black 2, Butterfree is exclusive to White and White 2. Also, both have an alternate form only available in-battle (Gigantamax Butterfree and Mega Beedrill, respectively).

Origin

Butterfree seems to be based on the black-veined white butterfly.

Gigantamax Butterfree may be inspired by the kaiju Mothra.

Name origin

Butterfree may be a combination of butterfly and free (referring to its ability to fly after being grounded for two evolutionary stages). It may also be derived from the Gaelic butterflee.

Its Japanese name may also involve パタパタ patapata (the sound of wings flapping) and 振る furu (to flap).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.webp Japanese バタフリー Butterfree From バタフライ batafurai and フリー furī. Possibly also パタパタ patapata and 振る furu
France Flag.webp French Papilusion From papillon and illusion
Spain Flag.webp Spanish Butterfree Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.webp German Smettbo From Schmetterling and possibly 
Italy Flag.webp Italian Butterfree Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.webp Korean 버터플 Beoteopeul Corruption of 버터플라이 beoteopeullai
Hong Kong Flag.webp Cantonese Chinese 巴大蝶 Bādaaihdihp
巴他蝶 Bātādihp *
Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, and 蝴蝶 wùhdíp
China and Taiwan Flags.webp Mandarin Chinese 巴大蝶 Bādàdié
巴大蝴 Bādàhú *
Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, and 蝴蝶 húdié
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related articles

  • Ash's Butterfree
  • Pink Butterfree
  • Kitty
  • Butterfree (Red and Blue Rescue Team)
  • Gigantamax

References

  1.  Gigantamax Butterfree

External links

  • Article on Wikipedia

 

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