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Butterfree is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Butterfly Pokémon. Its evolution line is Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree.
What type is Butterfree?
Butterfree is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon.
What is Butterfree weak to?
Butterfree is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying-type attacks. Rock-type attacks deal 4× damage because both its Bug and Flying types are weak to Rock.
What does Butterfree resist?
Butterfree resists Grass, Fighting, and Bug-type attacks. Grass and Fighting-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist those types.
What is Butterfree immune to?
Butterfree is immune to Ground-type attacks because it is a Flying-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Butterfree's base stats?
Butterfree has a base stat total of 395. Its highest base stat is Special Attack at 90. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Butterfree have?
Butterfree can have Compound Eyes as its standard ability, plus Tinted Lens as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Butterfree evolve from?
Butterfree evolves from Metapod starting at level 10.
Does Butterfree evolve any further?
Butterfree is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.
Where can you find Butterfree?
Butterfree can be encountered in the wild in 18 games, including Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Pokémon HeartGold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Butterfree learn?
Butterfree can learn 87 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Butterfree's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. bug / flying typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 87 total
Level-Up
17 movesTM / HM
63 movesMove Tutor
6 movesOther
1 movesWhere to find· 35 games
Butterfree in Pokémon Red
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Butterfree in Pokémon Blue
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Butterfree in Pokémon Yellow
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Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Gold?
12 spotsButterfree can be found in Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Johto Route 34, Johto Route 35, Johto Route 36, and Johto Route 37, and 6 other locations in Pokémon Gold.
- •Azalea Town
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Route 35
- •Johto Route 36
- •Johto Route 37
- •Johto Route 38
- •Johto Route 39
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Lake Of Rage
Butterfree in Pokémon Silver
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Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Crystal?
4 spotsButterfree can be found in Ilex Forest, Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, Kanto Route 24, and Kanto Route 25 in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Ilex Forest
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
Butterfree in Pokémon Ruby
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Butterfree in Pokémon Sapphire
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Butterfree in Pokémon Emerald
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Butterfree in Pokémon FireRed
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Butterfree in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?
1 spotButterfree can be found in Cipher Key Lair 4f in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- •Cipher Key Lair 4f
Butterfree in Pokémon Diamond
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Butterfree in Pokémon Pearl
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Butterfree in Pokémon Platinum
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Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon HeartGold?
6 spotsButterfree can be found in Ilex Forest, Johto Route 47, Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City, Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, National Park, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 47
- •Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •National Park
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon SoulSilver?
1 spotButterfree can be found in National Park in Pokémon SoulSilver.
Butterfree in Pokémon Black
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Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon White?
1 spotButterfree can be found in Unova Route 12 in Pokémon White.
Butterfree in Pokémon Black 2
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Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon White 2?
1 spotButterfree can be found in Pinwheel Forest Hidden Grotto Inner in Pokémon White 2.
- •Pinwheel Forest Hidden Grotto Inner
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon X?
1 spotButterfree can be found in Friend Safari Bug in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Bug
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Y?
1 spotButterfree can be found in Friend Safari Bug in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Bug
Butterfree in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Butterfree in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Sun?
3 spotsButterfree can be found in Alola Route 5, Lush Jungle South, and Melemele Meadow in Pokémon Sun.
- •Alola Route 5
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Melemele Meadow
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Moon?
3 spotsButterfree can be found in Alola Route 5, Lush Jungle South, and Melemele Meadow in Pokémon Moon.
- •Alola Route 5
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Melemele Meadow
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
5 spotsButterfree can be found in Alola Route 5, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, Lush Jungle West, and Melemele Meadow in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Alola Route 5
- •Lush Jungle North
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Lush Jungle West
- •Melemele Meadow
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
5 spotsButterfree can be found in Alola Route 5, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, Lush Jungle West, and Melemele Meadow in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Alola Route 5
- •Lush Jungle North
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Lush Jungle West
- •Melemele Meadow
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
1 spotButterfree can be found in Viridian Forest in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
Butterfree in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!
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Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Sword?
13 spotsButterfree can be found in Bridge Field Max Den H, Bridge Field Max Den I, Dappled Grove Max Den B, East Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell Max Den A, and East Lake Axewell Max Den B, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Bridge Field Max Den H
- •Bridge Field Max Den I
- •Dappled Grove Max Den B
- •East Lake Axewell
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den B
- •Giants Cap Max Den E
- •Giants Mirror Main
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den C
- •Rolling Fields Main
- •Rolling Fields Max Den F
- •Slumbering Weald Deep
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den A
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon Shield?
13 spotsButterfree can be found in Bridge Field Max Den H, Bridge Field Max Den I, Dappled Grove Max Den B, East Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell Max Den A, and East Lake Axewell Max Den B, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Bridge Field Max Den H
- •Bridge Field Max Den I
- •Dappled Grove Max Den B
- •East Lake Axewell
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den B
- •Giants Cap Max Den E
- •Giants Mirror Main
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den C
- •Rolling Fields Main
- •Rolling Fields Max Den F
- •Slumbering Weald Deep
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den A
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
5 spotsButterfree can be found in Ballimere Lake Max Den G, Crown Shrine Max Den A, Giants Foot Max Den D, Max Lair, and Slippery Slope Max Den A in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den G
- •Crown Shrine Max Den A
- •Giants Foot Max Den D
- •Max Lair
- •Slippery Slope Max Den A
Where can you find Butterfree in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
5 spotsButterfree can be found in Ballimere Lake Max Den G, Crown Shrine Max Den A, Giants Foot Max Den D, Max Lair, and Slippery Slope Max Den A in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den G
- •Crown Shrine Max Den A
- •Giants Foot Max Den D
- •Max Lair
- •Slippery Slope Max Den A