Butterfree

Pokédex data

National № 0012
Type
Bug
Flying
Species Butterfly Pokémon
Abilities 1. Compound Eyes
Tinted Lens (hidden ability)
Local № 012 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
026 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
012 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
026 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
025 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
019 (Sun/Moon)
019 (U.Sun/U.Moon)
012 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
015 (Sword/Shield — Galar)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk, 1 Sp. Def
Catch rate45
Base Friendship 50 (Normal)
Base Exp.198
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3584–3855 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 45
85 207
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 90
166 306
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 70
130 262
Total395MinMax
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

(Level 7)
#0011
Metapod
Bug
(Level 10)

Butterfree changes

Moves learned by Butterfree

In other generations

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Red & Blue at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
12Confusion
psychic
50100
15Poison Powder
poison
75
16Stun Spore
grass
75
17Sleep Powder
grass
75
21Supersonic
normal
55
26Whirlwind
normal
32Psybeam
psychic
65100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Red & Blue.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Red & Blue from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Razor Wind
normal
80100
04Whirlwind
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
09Take Down
normal
9085
10Double-Edge
normal
120100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
20Rage
normal
20100
21Mega Drain
grass
40100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Teleport
psychic
31Mimic
normal
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Bide
normal
39Swift
normal
60
44Rest
psychic
46Psywave
psychic
100
50Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Yellow at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
14Stun Spore
grass
75
15Sleep Powder
grass
75
18Supersonic
normal
55
23Whirlwind
normal
28Gust
flying
40100
34Psybeam
psychic
65100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Yellow.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Yellow from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Razor Wind
normal
80100
04Whirlwind
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
09Take Down
normal
9085
10Double-Edge
normal
120100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
20Rage
normal
20100
21Mega Drain
grass
40100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Teleport
psychic
31Mimic
normal
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Bide
normal
39Swift
normal
60
44Rest
psychic
46Psywave
psychic
100
50Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
14Stun Spore
grass
75
15Sleep Powder
grass
75
18Supersonic
normal
55
23Whirlwind
normal
28Gust
flying
40100
34Psybeam
psychic
65100
40Safeguard
normal
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
03Curse
ghost
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Sweet Scent
normal
100
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
39Swift
normal
60
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
50Nightmare
ghost
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
14Stun Spore
grass
75
15Sleep Powder
grass
75
18Supersonic
normal
55
23Whirlwind
normal
28Gust
flying
40100
34Psybeam
psychic
65100
40Safeguard
normal
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
03Curse
ghost
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Sweet Scent
normal
100
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
39Swift
normal
60
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
50Nightmare
ghost
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
14Stun Spore
grass
75
15Sleep Powder
grass
75
18Supersonic
normal
55
23Whirlwind
normal
28Gust
flying
40100
34Psybeam
psychic
65100
40Safeguard
normal
47Silver Wind
bug
60100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Skill Swap
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
14Stun Spore
grass
75
15Sleep Powder
grass
75
18Supersonic
normal
55
23Whirlwind
normal
28Gust
flying
40100
34Psybeam
psychic
65100
40Safeguard
normal
47Silver Wind
bug
60100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Swift
normal
60
Dream Eater
psychic
100100
Substitute
normal
Snore
normal
50100
Endure
normal
Swagger
normal
85
Sleep Talk
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Skill Swap
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
14Stun Spore
grass
75
15Sleep Powder
grass
75
18Supersonic
normal
55
23Whirlwind
normal
28Gust
flying
40100
34Psybeam
psychic
65100
40Safeguard
normal
47Silver Wind
bug
60100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Dream Eater
psychic
100100
Substitute
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Skill Swap
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
14Stun Spore
grass
75
15Sleep Powder
grass
75
18Supersonic
normal
55
23Whirlwind
normal
28Gust
flying
40100
34Psybeam
psychic
65100
40Safeguard
normal
47Silver Wind
bug
60100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Skill Swap
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
14Stun Spore
grass
75
15Sleep Powder
grass
75
18Supersonic
normal
55
23Whirlwind
normal
28Gust
flying
40100
34Psybeam
psychic
65100
40Safeguard
normal
47Silver Wind
bug
60100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in XD.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Dream Eater
psychic
100100
Substitute
normal
Nightmare
ghost
100
Swagger
normal
85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Skill Swap
psychic
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Gust
flying
40100
18Supersonic
normal
55
22Whirlwind
normal
24Psybeam
psychic
65100
28Silver Wind
bug
60100
30Tailwind
flying
34Safeguard
normal
36Captivate
normal
100
40Bug Buzz
bug
90100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Defog
flying
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Skill Swap
psychic
51Roost
flying
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
58Endure
normal
62Silver Wind
bug
60100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Gust
flying
40100
18Supersonic
normal
55
22Whirlwind
normal
24Psybeam
psychic
65100
28Silver Wind
bug
60100
30Tailwind
flying
34Safeguard
normal
36Captivate
normal
100
40Bug Buzz
bug
90100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Swift
normal
60
Snore
normal
50100
Twister
dragon
40100
Air Cutter
flying
6095
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Ominous Wind
ghost
60100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Defog
flying
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Skill Swap
psychic
51Roost
flying
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
58Endure
normal
62Silver Wind
bug
60100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Gust
flying
40100
18Supersonic
normal
55
22Whirlwind
normal
24Psybeam
psychic
65100
28Silver Wind
bug
60100
30Tailwind
flying
34Safeguard
normal
36Captivate
normal
100
40Bug Buzz
bug
90100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
String Shot
bug
95
Swift
normal
60
Snore
normal
50100
Twister
dragon
40100
Air Cutter
flying
6095
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Tailwind
flying
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Ominous Wind
ghost
60100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Skill Swap
psychic
51Roost
flying
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
58Endure
normal
62Silver Wind
bug
60100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Gust
flying
40100
18Supersonic
normal
55
22Whirlwind
normal
24Psybeam
psychic
65100
28Silver Wind
bug
60100
30Tailwind
flying
34Rage Powder
bug
36Safeguard
normal
40Captivate
normal
100
42Bug Buzz
bug
90100
46Quiver Dance
bug
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
62Acrobatics
flying
55100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
77Psych Up
normal
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Gust
flying
40100
18Supersonic
normal
55
22Whirlwind
normal
24Psybeam
psychic
65100
28Silver Wind
bug
60100
30Tailwind
flying
34Rage Powder
bug
36Safeguard
normal
40Captivate
normal
100
42Bug Buzz
bug
90100
46Quiver Dance
bug
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Sleep Talk
normal
Skill Swap
psychic
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Roost
flying
Tailwind
flying
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Electroweb
electric
5595
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
62Acrobatics
flying
55100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
77Psych Up
normal
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Gust
flying
40100
18Supersonic
normal
55
22Whirlwind
normal
24Psybeam
psychic
65100
28Silver Wind
bug
60100
30Tailwind
flying
34Rage Powder
bug
36Safeguard
normal
40Captivate
normal
100
42Bug Buzz
bug
90100
46Quiver Dance
bug
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Roost
flying
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
62Acrobatics
flying
55100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
77Psych Up
normal
83Infestation
bug
20100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Confusion
psychic
50100
10Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Gust
flying
40100
18Supersonic
normal
55
22Whirlwind
normal
24Psybeam
psychic
65100
28Silver Wind
bug
60100
30Tailwind
flying
34Rage Powder
bug
36Safeguard
normal
40Captivate
normal
100
42Bug Buzz
bug
90100
46Quiver Dance
bug
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Skill Swap
psychic
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Tailwind
flying
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Electroweb
electric
5595
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Roost
flying
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
62Acrobatics
flying
55100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
70Flash
normal
100
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
77Psych Up
normal
83Infestation
bug
20100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
94Secret Power
normal
70100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoGust
flying
40100
1Gust
flying
40100
1Confusion
psychic
50100
11Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
13Stun Spore
grass
75
13Sleep Powder
grass
75
17Psybeam
psychic
65100
19Silver Wind
bug
60100
23Supersonic
normal
55
25Safeguard
normal
29Whirlwind
normal
31Bug Buzz
bug
90100
35Rage Powder
bug
37Captivate
normal
100
41Tailwind
flying
43Air Slash
flying
7595
47Quiver Dance
bug
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Roost
flying
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
62Acrobatics
flying
55100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
77Psych Up
normal
83Infestation
bug
20100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoGust
flying
40100
1Gust
flying
40100
1Confusion
psychic
50100
11Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
13Stun Spore
grass
75
13Sleep Powder
grass
75
17Psybeam
psychic
65100
19Silver Wind
bug
60100
23Supersonic
normal
55
25Safeguard
normal
29Whirlwind
normal
31Bug Buzz
bug
90100
35Rage Powder
bug
37Captivate
normal
100
41Tailwind
flying
43Air Slash
flying
7595
47Quiver Dance
bug
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Skill Swap
psychic
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Tailwind
flying
Defog
flying
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Electroweb
electric
5595
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
18Rain Dance
water
19Roost
flying
20Safeguard
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
29Psychic
psychic
90100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
62Acrobatics
flying
55100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
77Psych Up
normal
83Infestation
bug
20100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
89U-turn
bug
70100
90Substitute
normal
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoGust
flying
40100
1Gust
flying
40100
1Confusion
psychic
50100
13Poison Powder
poison
75
13Stun Spore
grass
75
13Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Psybeam
psychic
65100
19Supersonic
normal
55
22Quiver Dance
bug
25Whirlwind
normal
28Air Slash
flying
7595
31Bug Buzz
bug
90100
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Headbutt
normal
70100
04Teleport
psychic
05Rest
psychic
07Protect
normal
08Substitute
normal
09Reflect
psychic
12Facade
normal
70100
18U-turn
bug
70100
27Toxic
poison
90
40Psychic
psychic
90100
43Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
45Solar Beam
grass
120100
48Hyper Beam
normal
15090
50Roost
flying
53Mega Drain
grass
40100
59Dream Eater
psychic
100100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoGust
flying
40100
1Gust
flying
40100
1Tackle
normal
40100
1String Shot
bug
95
1Harden
normal
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
4Supersonic
normal
55
8Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
16Psybeam
psychic
65100
20Whirlwind
normal
24Air Slash
flying
7595
28Safeguard
normal
32Bug Buzz
bug
90100
36Tailwind
flying
40Rage Powder
bug
44Quiver Dance
bug
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Sword & Shield.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Sword & Shield from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Dual Wingbeat
flying
4090
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
08Hyper Beam
normal
15090
09Giga Impact
normal
15090
11Solar Beam
grass
120100
19Safeguard
normal
21Rest
psychic
23Thief
dark
60100
24Snore
normal
50100
25Protect
normal
28Giga Drain
grass
75100
31Attract
normal
100
33Rain Dance
water
34Sunny Day
fire
39Facade
normal
70100
40Swift
normal
60
56U-turn
bug
70100
74Venoshock
poison
65100
76Round
normal
60100
78Acrobatics
flying
55100
82Electroweb
electric
5595
87Draining Kiss
fairy
50100
95Air Slash
flying
7595
No moves.

Moves learnt by TR

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
TRMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
11Psychic
psychic
90100
20Substitute
normal
26Endure
normal
27Sleep Talk
normal
29Baton Pass
normal
33Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
40Skill Swap
psychic
46Iron Defense
steel
61Bug Buzz
bug
90100
65Energy Ball
grass
90100
89Hurricane
flying
11070
96Pollen Puff
bug
90100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoGust
flying
40100
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Gust
flying
40100
1Harden
normal
1String Shot
bug
95
1Tackle
normal
40100
4Supersonic
normal
55
8Confusion
psychic
50100
12Poison Powder
poison
75
12Sleep Powder
grass
75
12Stun Spore
grass
75
16Psybeam
psychic
65100
20Whirlwind
normal
24Air Slash
flying
7595
28Safeguard
normal
32Bug Buzz
bug
90100
36Tailwind
flying
40Rage Powder
bug
44Quiver Dance
bug
No moves.

Egg moves

Butterfree learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
00Hyper Beam
normal
15090
00Solar Beam
grass
120100
00Psychic
psychic
90100
00Double Team
normal
00Dream Eater
psychic
100100
00Flash
normal
100
00Rest
psychic
00Substitute
normal
00Thief
dark
60100
00Protect
normal
00Giga Drain
grass
75100
00Endure
normal
00Swagger
normal
85
00Attract
normal
100
00Sleep Talk
normal
00Safeguard
normal
00Rain Dance
water
00Sunny Day
fire
00Psych Up
normal
00Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
00Facade
normal
70100
00Skill Swap
psychic
00Aerial Ace
flying
60
00Roost
flying
00U-turn
bug
70100
00Energy Ball
grass
90100
00Giga Impact
normal
15090
62Bug Buzz
bug
90100
97Defog
flying
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Butterfree sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9 Home
Normal
Shiny

Pokédex entries

Red In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
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.
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 heav­ iest of rains.
Crystal It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.
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 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.
Diamond It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
Pearl It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
Platinum It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
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.
Black It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
White It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
Black 2 It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
White 2 It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
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 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.
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! Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
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.

Other languages

English Butterfree
Italian Butterfree
Spanish Butterfree
German Smettbo
French Papilusion
Chinese 巴大蝶
Korean 버터플
Japanese バタフリー
English Butterfly Pokémon
Italian Pokémon Farfalla
Spanish Pokémon Mariposa
German Falter-Pokémon
French Pokémon Papillon
Chinese 蝴蝶寶可夢
Korean 나비포켓몬
Japanese ちょうちょポケモン