Butterfree Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Butterfree
Butterfly Pokémon
In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Butterfree Pokédex brings together the essential information for Butterfree, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Butterfree is National Pokédex #12 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon.
This Butterfree Pokédex covers Butterfree across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Butterfree at a glance
- Type
- BUG
- Weak to
- ROCK4×FIRE2×ELECTRIC2×ICE2×
- Best base stat
- Special Attack — 90
- Abilities
- Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
Butterfree Pokédex overview
Butterfree has the Bug and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Butterfly Pokémon. In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Butterfree Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Butterfree quick facts
- Height
- 1.1 m
- Weight
- 32.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Butterfree Pokédex type and weaknesses
Butterfree is weak to Rock (4×), Fire, Electric, Ice and Flying. It resists Grass, Fighting and Bug. It is immune to Ground. These matchups come from Butterfree's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Butterfree and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Butterfree type effectiveness
Damage taken when Butterfree is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Bug / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Butterfree Pokédex stats
Butterfree has a base stat total of 395, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 90. In the Butterfree Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Butterfree is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Butterfree Pokédex abilities
Butterfree can have Compound Eyes and Tinted Lens as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Butterfree functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Butterfree abilities
Compound Eyes
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Tinted Lens Hidden
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Butterfree Pokédex evolution
Butterfree evolves from Metapod. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Butterfree evolution family
Butterfree evolution requirements
Evolves from
Metapod
Level 10
Butterfree Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Butterfree has 2 forms shown on this Butterfree Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Butterfree forms
Butterfree
- Abilities
- Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens
- Base stat total
- 395
- Height
- 1.1 m
- Weight
- 32.0 kg
Butterfree
- Abilities
- Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens
- Base stat total
- 395
- Height
- 17.0 m
- Weight
- 1,000.0 kg
Butterfree Pokédex game appearances
Butterfree appears in 30 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Butterfree appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Butterfree game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Butterfree?
The locations below show where Butterfree can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Butterfree encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Crystal | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 7 | 10% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 7 | 10% | Time ♂orning |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 14 | 4% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 14 | 4% | Time ♂orning |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 14 | 4% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 14 | 4% | Time ♂orning |
| Gold | Azalea Town Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Azalea Town Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Azalea Town Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 34 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 34 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 34 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 35 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 35 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 35 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 36 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 36 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 36 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 37 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 37 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 37 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 38 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 38 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 38 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 39 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 39 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Johto Route 39 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 7 | 10% | Time ♂orning |
| Gold | Kanto Route 26 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Kanto Route 26 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Kanto Route 26 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Kanto Route 27 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Kanto Route 27 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Kanto Route 27 Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Lake Of Rage Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Lake Of Rage Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 5% | — |
| Gold | Lake Of Rage Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Heartgold | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt | 6–8 | 5% | Headbutt Tree Rare |
| Heartgold | Johto Route 47 Area | Headbutt | 25–28 | 15% | Headbutt Tree Secret |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 7 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 7 | 5% | Time Day |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 8 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 8 | 5% | Time Day |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 7 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Heartgold | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 8 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Heartgold | National Park Area | Walk | 12–15 | 5% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress Before National Dex |
| Heartgold | National Park Area | Walk | 27–30 | 5% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress National Dex, Weekday Tuesday |
| Heartgold | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 7 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Viridian ♀orest Area | Overworld | 3–6 | 100% | — |
| Moon | Alola Route 5 Area | Sos Encounter | 13–16 | 15% | — |
| Moon | Alola Route 5 Area | Walk | 13–16 | 1% | — |
| Moon | Lush Jungle South | Sos Encounter | 18–21 | 15% | — |
| Moon | Melemele ♂eadow Area | Sos Encounter | 9–12 | 15% | — |
| Moon | Melemele ♂eadow Area | Walk | 9–12 | 1% | — |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 25% | Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 25% | Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 75% | Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 75% | Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 75% | Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Slumbering Weald Deep | Walk | 45–47 | 5% | — |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 12–15 | 5% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress Before National Dex |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 27–30 | 5% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress National Dex, Weekday Tuesday |
| Sun | Alola Route 5 Area | Sos Encounter | 13–16 | 15% | — |
| Sun | Alola Route 5 Area | Walk | 13–16 | 1% | — |
| Sun | Lush Jungle South | Sos Encounter | 18–21 | 15% | — |
| Sun | Melemele ♂eadow Area | Sos Encounter | 9–12 | 15% | — |
| Sun | Melemele ♂eadow Area | Walk | 9–12 | 1% | — |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 75% | Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 25% | Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 8–11 | 25% | Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | East Lake Axewell Area | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 75% | Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 75% | Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 75% | Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 7–10 | 25% | Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 75% | Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Rolling ♀ields ♂ain | Overworld ♀lying | 60 | 25% | Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Slumbering Weald Deep | Walk | 45–47 | 5% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Alola Route 5 Area | Sos Encounter | 13–16 | 15% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Alola Route 5 Area | Walk | 13–16 | 1% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Lush Jungle North | Sos Encounter | 19–22 | 15% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Lush Jungle South | Sos Encounter | 19–22 | 15% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Lush Jungle West | Sos Encounter | 19–22 | 15% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Melemele ♂eadow Area | Sos Encounter | 9–12 | 15% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Melemele ♂eadow Area | Walk | 9–12 | 1% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Alola Route 5 Area | Sos Encounter | 13–16 | 15% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Alola Route 5 Area | Walk | 13–16 | 1% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Lush Jungle North | Sos Encounter | 19–22 | 15% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Lush Jungle South | Sos Encounter | 19–22 | 15% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Lush Jungle West | Sos Encounter | 19–22 | 15% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Melemele ♂eadow Area | Sos Encounter | 10–12 | 15% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Melemele ♂eadow Area | Walk | 10–12 | 1% | — |
| White | Unova Route 12 Area | Grass Spots | 50 | 5% | — |
| White 2 | Pinwheel ♀orest Hidden Grotto Inner Area | Hidden Grotto | 55–59 | 20% | — |
| X | Friend Safari Bug | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 1 |
| Xd | Cipher Key Lair 4f | Snag | 30 | 100% | — |
| Y | Friend Safari Bug | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 1 |
No encounter records match these filters.
Butterfree Pokédex moves
The Butterfree Pokédex lists 114 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Butterfree move explorer
114 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gust | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up | |
| 1 | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Confusion | PSYCHIC | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Level Up |
| 1 | String Shot | BUG | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Level Up |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 4 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | — | 55 | 20 | Level Up |
| 12 | Poison Powder | POISON | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Level Up |
| 12 | Sleep Powder | GRASS | Status | — | 75 | 15 | Level Up |
| 12 | Stun Spore | GRASS | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Level Up |
| 16 | Psybeam | PSYCHIC | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 19 | Silver Wind | BUG | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Level Up |
| 20 | Whirlwind | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 22 | Quiver Dance | BUG | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 24 | Air Slash | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 | Level Up | |
| 25 | Safeguard | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 25 | Level Up |
| 30 | Tailwind | Status | — | — | 15 | Level Up | |
| 31 | Bug Buzz | BUG | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 34 | Rage Powder | BUG | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 36 | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| — | Acrobatics | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | Machine | |
| — | Aerial Ace | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Machine | |
| — | Air Slash | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 | Machine | |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Baton Pass | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Machine |
| — | Bide | NORMAL | Physical | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Bug Buzz | BUG | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Defog | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine | |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Draining Kiss | FAIRY | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Dream Eater | PSYCHIC | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Electroweb | ELECTRIC | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Energy Ball | GRASS | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Flash | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Giga Impact | NORMAL | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Hurricane | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | Machine | |
| — | Hyper Beam | NORMAL | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Infestation | BUG | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Nightmare | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Pollen Puff | BUG | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psych Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psywave | PSYCHIC | Special | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Rage | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Razor Wind | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Reflect | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Roost | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine | |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Safeguard | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 25 | Machine |
| — | Secret Power | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Shadow Ball | GHOST | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Silver Wind | BUG | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Solar Beam | GRASS | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Struggle Bug | BUG | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sweet Scent | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Teleport | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Thief | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | U Turn | BUG | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Venoshock | POISON | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Whirlwind | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Air Cutter | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 | Tutor | |
| — | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Defog | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor | |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Dream Eater | PSYCHIC | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Dual Wingbeat | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 | Tutor | |
| — | Electroweb | ELECTRIC | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Nightmare | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Ominous Wind | GHOST | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Roost | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor | |
| — | Signal Beam | BUG | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | String Shot | BUG | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Tutor |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Tailwind | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor | |
| — | Twister | DRAGON | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Aerial Ace | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Xd Purification | |
| — | Morning Sun | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Xd Purification |
| — | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Xd Purification |
| — | Sleep Powder | GRASS | Status | — | 75 | 15 | Xd Purification |
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Butterfree Pokédex entries
The Butterfree Pokédex entries below let you compare how Butterfree has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Butterfree Pokédex entries
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heav iest of rains.
It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.
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.
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.
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.
The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this POKéMON can fly about even in rain.
In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.
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.
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.
Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.
When attacked by other Pokémon, it defends itself by scattering its poisonous scales and fluttering its wings.
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.
Nectar from pretty flowers is its favorite food. In fields of flowers, it has heated battles with Cutiefly for territory.
Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
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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