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Butterfree

Butterfree

#19 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Butterfree

#19 in the Sun & Moon 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

Rattata

Butterfree normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Butterfree sprite

Shiny

Butterfree

Butterfly Pokémon

#19
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
Original Alola #19Original Melemele #19Original Akala #10
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 Sun box art

Sun

Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.

Pokémon Moon box art

Moon

When attacked by other Pokémon, it defends itself by scattering its poisonous scales and fluttering its wings.

Evolution

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

Caterpie

#17

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#18

Metapod

Metapod

#18

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#19

Encounters

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

Route 5

Alola Route 5 Area

Sos Encounter13-1615%

-

Route 5

Alola Route 5 Area

Sos Encounter13-1615%

-

Route 5

Alola Route 5 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave13-161%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle South

Sos Encounter18-2115%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle South

Sos Encounter18-2115%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter9-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter9-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Walking in tall grass or a cave9-121%

-

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 5

Alola Route 5 Area

Sos Encounter13-1615%

-

Route 5

Alola Route 5 Area

Sos Encounter13-1615%

-

Route 5

Alola Route 5 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave13-161%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle South

Sos Encounter18-2115%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle South

Sos Encounter18-2115%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter9-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter9-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Walking in tall grass or a cave9-121%

-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Silver PowderSilver Powder
Moon
5%
Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartGustFlyingSpecial4010035

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

StartGustFlyingSpecial4010035

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

StartConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

11ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

13Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.

13Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.

13Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

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

17PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

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

19Silver WindBugSpecial601005

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

23SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

25SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

29WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

31Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

35Rage PowderBugStatus--20

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

37CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

41TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

43Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

47Quiver DanceBugStatus--20

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
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. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This 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. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

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 can’t move on the next turn.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

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

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

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.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Compound Eyes

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon’s compound eyes boost its accuracy.

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Tinted Lens(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon can use “not very effective” moves to deal regular damage.

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

#18

Metapod

#15

Rattata

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