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Butterfree

Butterfree

#12 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Butterfree

#12 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Total

395

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Metapod

Squirtle

Butterfree normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Butterfree sprite

Shiny

Butterfree

Butterfly Pokémon

#12
BugFlying

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

Abilities

Compound EyesTinted Lens(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Butterfree takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Rock

Fire

Electric

Ice

Flying

Resists

Ground

Grass

0.25×

Fighting

0.25×

Bug

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
178

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black 2 box art

Pokémon Black 2

It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.

Pokémon White 2 box art

Pokémon White 2

It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Caterpie

Caterpie

#10

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#12

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
White 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Pinwheel Forest

Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)

Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto55-5920%

-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Silver PowderSilver Powder
Black 2
5%
White 2
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.

10ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.

12Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.

12Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.

12Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.

16GustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

18SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

22WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

24PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.

28Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

30TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

34Rage PowderBugStatus--20

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

36SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

40CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

42Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

46Quiver DanceBugStatus--20

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial3010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515

The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Compound Eyes

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Tinted Lens(Hidden Ability)

Powers up “not very effective” moves.

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

#11

Metapod

#7

Squirtle

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