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Butterfree

#15 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Sword

In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.

Shield

It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

Pokédexes

Galar #15

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

#13

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#14

Metapod

Metapod

#14

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#15

Wartortle

Butterfree Gigantamax

Butterfree normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Butterfree sprite

Shiny

Butterfree

Butterfly Pokémon

#15
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
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.

StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

StartBug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

4SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

8ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

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

12Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

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

12Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

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

12Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

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

16PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

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

20WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

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

24Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

28SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

32Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

36TailwindFlyingStatus--15

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

40Rage PowderBugStatus--20

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

44Quiver DanceBugStatus--20

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

Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

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

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain 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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

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

TM74VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

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

TM82ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.

TM87Draining KissFairySpecial5010010

The user steals the target’s HP with a kiss. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR29Baton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TR40Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

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

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR61Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TR89HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

TR96Pollen PuffBugSpecial9010015

The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.

Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

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.

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SwSh / Pokédex

Butterfree

Butterfree

#15 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Sword

In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.

Shield

It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

Pokédexes

Galar #15

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

#13

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#14

Metapod

Metapod

#14

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#15

Wartortle

Butterfree Gigantamax

Butterfree normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Butterfree sprite

Shiny

Butterfree

Butterfly Pokémon

#15
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
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.

StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

StartBug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

4SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

8ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

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

12Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

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

12Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

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

12Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

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

16PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

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

20WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

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

24Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

28SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

32Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

36TailwindFlyingStatus--15

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

40Rage PowderBugStatus--20

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

44Quiver DanceBugStatus--20

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

Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

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

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain 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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

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

TM74VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

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

TM82ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.

TM87Draining KissFairySpecial5010010

The user steals the target’s HP with a kiss. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR29Baton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TR40Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

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

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR61Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TR89HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

TR96Pollen PuffBugSpecial9010015

The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.

Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

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.

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