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Butterfree

#12 in the Black and White Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

3,840

Effort Values Yielded

2 SpA, 1 SpD

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

178
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Caterpie

Caterpie

#10

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#12

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in rustling grass505%

-

Metapod

Weedle

Butterfree normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Butterfree sprite

Shiny

Butterfree

Butterfly Pokémon

#12
BugFlying

Height

1.1 m

Weight

32 kg

Base XP

178

Abilities

Compound EyesTinted Lens

HP

60

Attack

45

Defense

50

Sp. Atk

90

Sp. Def

80

Speed

70

Total

395

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Rock

Takes 2× from

FireElectricIceFlying

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Ground

Takes 0.25× from

GrassFighting

Takes 0.5× from

Bug
Silver PowderSilver Powder
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
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, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle 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.

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.

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.

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B/W / Pokédex

Butterfree

Butterfree

#12 in the Black and White Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

3,840

Effort Values Yielded

2 SpA, 1 SpD

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

178
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Caterpie

Caterpie

#10

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#12

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in rustling grass505%

-

Metapod

Weedle

Butterfree normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Butterfree sprite

Shiny

Butterfree

Butterfly Pokémon

#12
BugFlying

Height

1.1 m

Weight

32 kg

Base XP

178

Abilities

Compound EyesTinted Lens

HP

60

Attack

45

Defense

50

Sp. Atk

90

Sp. Def

80

Speed

70

Total

395

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Rock

Takes 2× from

FireElectricIceFlying

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Ground

Takes 0.25× from

GrassFighting

Takes 0.5× from

Bug
Silver PowderSilver Powder
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
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, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle 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.

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.

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.

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