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Butterfree
Butterfly Pokémon |
バタフリー
Butterfree |
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#012 |
Butterfree |
Gigantamax Butterfree |
| Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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| Type
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Abilities
| Compound Eyes |
Tinted Lens
Hidden Ability |
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| Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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| Breeding
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Height
| 3'07" |
1.1 m |
| Butterfree |
| 55'09"+ |
17.0+ m |
| Gigantamax Butterfree |
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Weight
| 70.5 lbs. |
32.0 kg |
| Butterfree |
| ??? lbs. |
??? kg |
| Gigantamax Butterfree |
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| Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
| Total: 3 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
2
Sp.Atk |
1
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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| Shape
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Footprint
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| Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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
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 Deed, Ritchie'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 Dilemma, Zander 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 Warrior, Jeremy's Butterfree was used in the Appeals Round of the Silver Town Pokémon Contest.
In The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing, Drew 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 League, A.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.
A 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: Entei, Lisa 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.
A 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 Zone, Solidad 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
| Entry |
| EP004 |
Butterfree |
Ash's Pokédex |
Butterfree. One week after Caterpie evolves into Metapod, it again evolves into Butterfree. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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.
A 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.
A 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 |
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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. |
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| Generation II |
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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. |
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| Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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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. |
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| Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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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. |
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| Generation V |
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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 |
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| Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #025 |
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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 |
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| Generation VII |
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Alola
#019 |
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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 |
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| Generation VIII |
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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. |
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Alternate games
- Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon 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 |
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| Red |
Blue |
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| Blue (Japan) |
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| Yellow |
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| Generation II |
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| Gold |
Route 2Morning
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees) |
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| Silver |
| National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa |
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| Crystal |
Routes 2, 24, and 25MorningDay
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees) |
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| Generation III |
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| Ruby |
Sapphire |
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| Emerald |
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| FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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| Colosseum |
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| XD |
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| Generation IV |
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| Diamond |
Pearl |
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| Platinum |
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| HeartGold |
Route 2MorningDay
Viridian ForestMorning
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Route 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees) |
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| SoulSilver |
| National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa |
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| Pal Park |
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| Generation V |
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| Black |
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| White |
| Route 12 (Rustling grass) |
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| Black 2 |
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| White 2 |
| Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto) |
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| Dream World |
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| Generation VI |
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| X |
Y |
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| Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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| Generation VII |
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| Sun |
Moon |
Route 5, Melemele Meadow
Route 5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow (SOS Battle) |
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| Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Route 5, Melemele Meadow
Route 5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow (SOS Battle) |
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| Let's Go Pikachu |
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| Let's Go Eevee |
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| Generation VIII |
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| Sword |
Shield |
Slumbering Weald, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Mirror, Rolling Fields
Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) Gigantamax Factor |
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| Expansion Pass |
| Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Gigantamax Factor |
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In side games
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| Generation II |
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| Generation III |
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| Channel |
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| Trozei! |
| Secret Storage 1, Mr. Who's Den |
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| MD Red |
MD Blue |
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| Generation IV |
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| MD Time |
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| MD Darkness |
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| MD Sky |
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| Rumble |
| Silent Forest (Normal Mode C, A & S) |
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| PokéPark Wii |
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| Generation V |
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| Rumble Blast |
| Treetops: Sun-Dappled Bank |
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| Rumble U |
| Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories (Final Boss) |
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| Generation VI |
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| Battle Trozei |
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| Shuffle |
| Event: A Great Chance a Day! |
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| Rumble World |
| Fairy Land: Pixie Glen (All Areas) |
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| Picross |
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| Generation VII |
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| Rumble Rush |
| Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal |
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In events
Wild Area News
| 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 (2%) |
| Crystal |
| Emerald* |
SilverPowder (5%) |
| HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
SilverPowder (5%) |
| Black |
White |
SilverPowder (5%) |
| Black 2 |
White 2 |
SilverPowder (5%) |
| X |
Y |
Silver Powder (5%) |
| Sun |
Moon |
Silver Powder (5%) |
| Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Silver Powder (5%) |
| Sword |
Shield |
Silver Powder (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Generations I-V
| Stat |
Range |
| At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
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HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
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Attack:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
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Defense:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
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Sp. Atk:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
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Sp. Def:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
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Speed:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
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Total:
385
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
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Generation VI onward
| Stat |
Range |
| At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
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HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
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Attack:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
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Defense:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
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Sp. Atk:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
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Sp. Def:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
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Speed:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
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Total:
395
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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- 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×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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| Move |
| 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 |
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- 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
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By TM/TR
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| |
Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM74 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM78 |
Acrobatics |
Flying |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
15 |
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TM82 |
Electroweb |
Electric |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM87 |
Draining Kiss |
Fairy |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM95 |
Air Slash |
Flying |
Special |
75 |
95% |
15 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR40 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR61 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR89 |
Hurricane |
Flying |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR96 |
Pollen Puff |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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- 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
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By breeding
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| Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
| This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- 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
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By tutoring
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| Move |
| Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
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- 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
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By a prior evolution
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| Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
| This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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| Gen. |
| 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 |
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
| Move |
Card |
| Fly |
Butterfree (Southern Islands 9) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 7
→ |
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Level 10
→ |
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Forms
Gigantamax
Sprites
| Generation I |
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| Red |
Blue |
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Yellow |
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Red |
Green |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation II |
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| Gold |
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Silver |
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Crystal |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation III |
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| Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation IV |
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| Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation V |
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| Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation VI |
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| X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation VII |
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| Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Back |
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Back |
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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 anime: Ash, Ritchie, Solidad, 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 |
 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 |
 French |
Papilusion |
From papillon and illusion |
 Spanish |
Butterfree |
Same as English/Japanese name |
 German |
Smettbo |
From Schmetterling and possibly Bö |
 Italian |
Butterfree |
Same as English/Japanese name |
 Korean |
버터플 Beoteopeul |
Corruption of 버터플라이 beoteopeullai |
 Cantonese Chinese |
巴大蝶 Bādaaihdihp
巴他蝶 Bātādihp * |
Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, and 蝴蝶 wùhdíp |
 Mandarin Chinese |
巴大蝶 Bādàdié
巴大蝴 Bādàhú * |
Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, and 蝴蝶 húdié |
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| [hide]More languages |
 Bulgarian |
Батърфри Batŭrfri |
Transcription of English name |
 Hebrew |
בטרפרי Butterfree |
Transcription of English name |
 Hindi |
बटरफ्री Batterfri |
Transcription of English/Japanese name |
 Hungarian |
Csodalepke * |
"Wonder butterfly" |
 Lithuanian |
Drugelaisvis |
From drugys and laisvas |
 Russian |
Баттерфри Batterfri |
Transcription of English/Japanese name |
 Thai |
บัตเตอร์ฟรี Battoefri |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Ash's Butterfree
- Pink Butterfree
- Kitty
- Butterfree (Red and Blue Rescue Team)
- Gigantamax
References
External links
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