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#0012 · Generation 1

Butterfree

BugFlying

Explore Butterfree's stats, moves, habitats, evolutions, and ways to obtain it

Base stats

Hp60
Speed70
Attack45
Defense50
Special Attack90
Special Defense80

Abilities and capture

Abilities
Tintedlens (hidden), Compoundeyes
Catch rate
45
Base friendship
50
Base experience
198
Egg cycles
15

Biology

Height
11 m
Weight
320 kg
Gender ratio
50% male
Egg groups
Bug
Can Gigantamax
Yes

Defensive matchups

Weak to
Fire type×2Electric type×2Ice type×2Flying type×2Rock type×4
Resists
Grass type×0.25Fighting type×0.25Bug type×0.5
Immune to
Ground type

Moves

AttractNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPIf the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
BideNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
ConfideNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
CurseGhostStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysicalPower 120Accuracy 10015 PPA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double TeamNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -115 PPBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
FrustrationNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
HeadbuttNormalPhysicalPower 70Accuracy 10015 PPThe user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Hidden PowerWaterSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Mega DrainGrassSpecialPower 40Accuracy 10015 PPA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
MimicNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle.
Natural GiftNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
NightmareGhostStatusPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPA sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
PsywavePsychicSpecialPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPThe target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.
RageNormalPhysicalPower 20Accuracy 10020 PPAs long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Razor WindNormalSpecialPower 80Accuracy 10010 PPIn this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.
ReflectPsychicStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
ReturnNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
RoundNormalSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPThe user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted.
Secret PowerNormalPhysicalPower 70Accuracy 10020 PPThe additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
SnoreNormalSpecialPower 50Accuracy 10015 PPThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
SwaggerNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 8515 PPThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
Sweet ScentNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThe user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
Take DownNormalPhysicalPower 90Accuracy 8520 PPA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
TeleportPsychicStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, if any. If a wild Pokémon uses this move, it flees.
ToxicPoisonStatusPower 0Accuracy 9010 PPA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Evolution

No further evolution

Drops

Silver Powder · 1 · 5%

Shed Shell · 1 · 5%

Wepear Berry · 1 · 5%

Where to find it

Wild encounterLevels 10-40 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Birch Forest, End Highlands, End Midlands, Forest, Old Growth Birch Forest, Plains, Alpha Islands, Alpine Highlands and 11 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15 · Time: 23460 to 23999, 0 to 12541

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 2Levels 10-40 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Cherry Grove, Flower Forest, Meadow, Sunflower Plains, Blooming Plateau, Blooming Valley, Cloud Forest, Lavender Forest and 5 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15 · Time: 23460 to 23999, 0 to 12541

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 3Levels 10-40 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Biome Tag Condition@52c5b8f0

When: Sky light 8 to 15

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 4Levels 10-40 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Bamboo Jungle, Jungle, Sparse Jungle, Amethyst Canyon, Amethyst Rainforest, Cave Underground Jungle, Jungle Mountains, Rocky Jungle and 1 more

When: Sky light 8 to 15 · Time: 23460 to 23999, 0 to 12541

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 5Levels 10-40 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Biome Identifier Condition@4f579351

Not when: Near Worldgen Structure The Bumblezone:sempiternal Sanctums]]

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Other ways to obtain it

Raid reward

Available from Radical Butterfree Radical in a Tier Three raid

Evolution

Metapod: Level up · Reach level 10