Butterfree: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk4558–10685–207

Def5063–11294–218

SpA9099–156166–306

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe7081–134130–262

Total395Higher than 37% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×

Rock

2×

ElectricFireFlyingIce

Resists

½×

Bug

¼×

FightingGrass

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Butterfree outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
Everything about Compound Eyes →
Other Pokémon with Compound Eyes 11
Venonat Yanma Dustox Nincada Joltik Galvantula Scatterbug Vivillon Blipbug Dottler Rellor
This Pokémon's attacks that are not very effective on a target deal double damage.
Everything about Tinted Lens →
Other Pokémon with Tinted Lens 11
Venonat Venomoth Hoothoot Noctowl Illumise Mothim Yanmega Sigilyph Hisuian Braviary Nymble Lokix

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0010CaterpieBug
1. Level 7
  #0011MetapodBug
  1. Level 10
    #0012ButterfreeBugFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 19

EvoGustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35

1Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35

1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30

1String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2.BugStatus—95%40

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20

8Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

12Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

12Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.GrassStatus—75%15

12Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

20WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

24Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

28SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

32Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

36TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

40Rage PowderThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.BugStatus——20

44Quiver DanceRaises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed by 1.BugStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 29

TM62Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

HM05Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15

TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TMSolar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TMPsychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

TMDream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.PsychicSpec100100%15

TMFlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMGiga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TMSafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TMPsych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TMSkill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TMAerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TMRoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5

TMU-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TMEnergy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

Biology

Butterfree is the evolved form of Metapod, an evolution of Caterpie. It is an insect-like Pokémon, resembling a butterfly. Its purple body features two segments, and its mouth, hands, and feet are blue.

It features red compound eyes, a pair of antennae, small white fangs, and white wings with a black pattern. Its wings are covered in poisonous, water-repelling powder, which it uses to defend itself and fly in the rain. It goes from flower to flower to collect nectar, and rubs honey onto the hairs of its legs to carry back to its nest.

It spreads its scales around to defend nearby Caterpie from predators. It competes with Cutiefly for territory.

Design & origin

Butterfree is based on a butterfly, while its previous forms are based on a caterpillar and chrysalis. Entomologist Rebecca M. Kittel argued that while it bore a resemblance to Aporia crataegi, it had teeth instead of a proboscis which members of that species of butterflies have, and that its two-segmented body differed from adult insects' three-segmented bodies.

Forms

Gigantamax Butterfree

In addition to becoming significantly larger, Gigantamax Butterfree gains larger wings, and has been compared to the kaiju Mothra. The edges of its wings become green, as do its antennae, with green scales flaking off as it floats in midair.

These scales can paralyze, poison, or lull its opponents to sleep. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Befuddle.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon, Butterfree · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Butterfly Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: White

: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#012Original Johto#026Updated Johto#026Central Kalos#025Original Alola#019Original Melemele#019Original Akala#010Updated Alola#019Updated Melemele#019Updated Akala#010Let’s Go Kanto#012Galar#015

Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Nectar from pretty flowers is its favorite food. In fields of flowers, it has heated battles with Cutiefly for territory.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
When attacked by other Pokémon, it defends itself by scattering its poisonous scales and fluttering its wings.
Moon
Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.
Sun
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
LeafGreen · Sword
The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.
FireRed · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.
Crystal
Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.
Silver · SoulSilver
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Gold · HeartGold · Shield
Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
Yellow
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Butterfree
Japanese: バタフリー
Japanese (romaji): Butterfree
Korean: 버터플
Chinese (Traditional): 巴大蝶
Chinese (Simplified): 巴大蝶
French: Papilusion
German: Smettbo
Spanish: Butterfree
Italian: Butterfree

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 2 SpA, 1 SpD
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 178
: Medium

Breeding

: Bug
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Metapod: Level 10.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake AxewellFlying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Slumbering Weald (Deep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake AxewellFlying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Slumbering Weald (Deep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6

Ultra Moon 3 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22
Melemele MeadowSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Route 5SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Ultra Sun 3 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22
Melemele MeadowSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Route 5SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Moon 3 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 18–21
Melemele MeadowSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Route 5SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Sun 3 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 18–21
Melemele MeadowSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Route 5SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

XD 1 area

Cipher Key Lair 4FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30

White 1 area

Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50

SoulSilver 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–30

HeartGold 6 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 6–8
National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–30
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–8
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–8
Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 25–28
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7

Crystal 4 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14

Gold 12 areas

Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Butterfree

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Level up 19

TM / HM / TR 29

Design & origin

Forms

Gigantamax Butterfree

Names around the world

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models