Butterfree • Generation III Pokédex
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Butterfree
Butterfree's Type
Butterfree's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 12
- Galar #
- 15
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- --
Butterfree's Base Stats
- HP:
- 60
- Attack:
- 45
- Defense:
- 50
- Sp. Atk:
- 80
- Sp. Def:
- 80
- Speed:
- 70
- Total:
- 385
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 3'7" (1.1m)
- Weight:
- 70.5 lbs. (32 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Bug
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Sp. Atk, 1 Sp. Def
- Base EXP:
- 178
- Catch Rate:
- 45
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Butterfree's Abilities
Here are what abilities Butterfree can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Compound Eyes
- Increases the accuracy of Butterfree's moves by 30% of their original accuracy.
- Tinted Lens
- Butterfree does 2× as much damage when hitting with moves that are "not very effective".
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Butterfree's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 4×
- 2×
- ½
- ¼
- immune
Butterfree's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Butterfree evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Butterfree's Alternate Forms
Gender Differences
Male ♂
Female ♀
Butterfree's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Butterfree can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Butterfree's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Butterfree's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Butterfree's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Butterfree is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Butterfree is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 230 | 261 | 293 | 324 | 60 |
| Attack | 95 | 126 | 158 | 189 | 45 |
| Defense | 105 | 136 | 168 | 199 | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 165 | 196 | 228 | 259 | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 165 | 196 | 228 | 259 | 80 |
| Speed | 145 | 176 | 208 | 239 | 70 |
| Total | 385 | ||||
Where to Find Butterfree
If you're looking for where to find Butterfree, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Butterfree in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Butterfree
Available in some Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area, including a rare Gigantamax-capable Butterfree.
Catchable (Gigantamax-capable) during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.
Butterfree in the Wild
Slumbering Weald
| Random Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Weather | ||||||||
| 5% |
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Rolling Fields
| Flying Around | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norm. |
 Over. |
 Rain |
 Strm. |
 Sun |
 Snow |
 Bliz. |
 Sand. |
 Fog |
| 75% | 75% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 75% |
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East Lake Axewell
| Flying Around | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| 75% | 25% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 25% |
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Giant's Mirror
| Overworld Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | 40% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
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Getting Butterfree By Evolution
Evolves from Metapod at level 7.
Pokédex Entries for Butterfree
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
Ruby
Sapphire
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.
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 rain-repellent dust. As a result, this POKéMON can fly about even in rain.
LeafGreen
In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Yellow
Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.