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Butterfree

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Butterfree

#26 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Types

BugFlying

Category

Butterfly Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0012

Pokédex

#26

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

80

148

284

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

70

130

262

Total

385

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Butterfree, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #26
EV yield
2 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
160

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (4,080 nominal steps)

Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

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

Caterpie

#24

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#25

Metapod

Metapod

#25

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#26

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 2

Route 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave85%

In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

During the day

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave85%

In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave85%

During the day

Viridian Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Viridian Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Ilex Forest

Headbutting a tree6-810%

Rare native Headbutt tree table; facing-tree coordinates and Trainer ID determine whether this table is selected.

Route 47

Headbutting a tree25-2830%

Secret native Headbutt tree table; facing-tree coordinates and Trainer ID determine whether this table is selected.

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest12-1510%

Active Bug-Catching Contest on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday; National Pokédex not obtained. Contest permits one retained catch.

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest27-3010%

Active Bug-Catching Contest on Tuesday; National Pokédex obtained. Contest permits one retained catch.

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest12-1510%

Active Bug-Catching Contest on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday; National Pokédex not obtained. Contest permits one retained catch.

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest27-3010%

Active Bug-Catching Contest on Tuesday; National Pokédex obtained. Contest permits one retained catch.

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%

Moves

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

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

10ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

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

12Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.

12Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.

12Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

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

16GustFlyingSpecial4010035

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

18SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

22WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

24PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.

28Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The foe 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 three turns.

34SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

36CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

40Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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

TM10Hidden Power

Variable

Special30–7010015

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 foe 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.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

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

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

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’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 foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

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

TM48Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--10

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

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

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

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM62Silver WindBugSpecial601005

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

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

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

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

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

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

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

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

String ShotBugStatus-9540

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

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

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

Learn these moves before evolving. Egg, tutor and special reward origins are labeled; individual availability does not guarantee every four-move combination.
Source
Class
Description
StartPrior evolution: level-upHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartPrior evolution: level-upTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.

-Prior evolution: tutorIron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

These moves come from the labeled gift, trade or historical distribution. Pokéwalker courses require the matching unlocked course and encounter; Fly and Surf Pikachu are separate rewards. Imported Defog requires Diamond, Pearl or Platinum; it is not an HGSS TM/HM.
Source
Class
Description
-Imported from Diamond, Pearl or PlatinumDefogFlyingStatus--15

It reduces the foe’s evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.

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×.

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