Butterfree in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#19 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Butterfly Pokémon

Butterfree in the National Pokédex

Normal

Shiny

Charizard Mega Y Weedle

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

Its wings are covered in toxic scales. If it finds bird Pokémon going after Caterpie, Butterfree sprinkles its scales on them to drive them off.

Ultra Moon

Nectar from pretty flowers is its favorite food. In fields of flowers, it has heated battles with Cutiefly for territory.

Pokémon details

Types

Weak to

4×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.25×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #19Melemele #19Akala #10
EV yield	2 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	178

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Caterpie #17	Level 7	Metapod #18
Metapod #18	Level 10	Butterfree #19

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ultra Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13-16	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here.
Melemele Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-12	1%	-
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	13-16	-	SOS ally of caterpie; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	SOS ally of caterpie; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	13-16	-	SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Meadow	SOS ally encounter	10-12	-	SOS ally of caterpie; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Meadow	SOS ally encounter	10-12	-	SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13-16	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here.
Melemele Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	9-12	1%	-
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	13-16	-	SOS ally of caterpie; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	13-16	-	SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	SOS ally of caterpie; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 5	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Meadow	SOS ally encounter	9-12	-	SOS ally of metapod; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Meadow	SOS ally encounter	9-12	-	SOS ally of caterpie; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Silver Powder

Ultra Moon

Ultra Sun

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Evo.	Gust A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.	40	100	35
Start	Gust A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.	40	100	35
Start	Confusion The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.	50	100	25
11	Confusion The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.	50	100	25
13	Poison Powder The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.	-	75	35
13	Stun Spore The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.	-	75	30
13	Sleep Powder The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.	-	75	15
17	Psybeam The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.	65	100	20
19	Silver Wind The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.	60	100	5
23	Supersonic The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.	-	55	20
25	Safeguard The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.	-	-	25
29	Whirlwind The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.	-	-	20
31	Bug Buzz The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
35	Rage Powder The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.	-	-	20
37	Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.	-	100	20
41	Tailwind The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.	-	-	15
43	Air Slash The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.	75	95	15
47	Quiver Dance The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.	-	-	20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.


TM06	Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	-	90	10
TM09	Venoshock The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.	65	100	10
TM10	Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.	60	100	15
TM11	Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.	-	-	5
TM15	Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.	150	90	5
TM17	Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM18	Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.	-	-	5
TM19	Roost The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.	-	-	10
TM20	Safeguard The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.	-	-	25
TM21	Frustration This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	-	100	20
TM22	Solar Beam In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.	120	100	10
TM27	Return This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	-	100	20
TM29	Psychic The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
TM30	Shadow Ball The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	80	100	15
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM40	Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.	60	-	20
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM46	Thief The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.	60	100	25
TM48	Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.	60	100	15
TM53	Energy Ball The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
TM62	Acrobatics The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.	55	100	15
TM68	Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.	150	90	5
TM77	Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	-	-	10
TM83	Infestation The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.	20	100	20
TM85	Dream Eater The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.	100	100	15
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM88	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM89	U-turn After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.	70	100	20
TM90	Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	-	-	10
TM100	Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.	-	-	20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.


Bug Bite The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	60	100	20
Defog A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.	-	-	15
Electroweb The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.	55	95	15
Giga Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	75	100	10
Signal Beam The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.	75	100	15
Skill Swap The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.	-	-	10
Snore This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.	50	100	15
Tailwind The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.	-	-	15

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.

				Acquisition source
Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	-	-	30	Metapod — level up; retain through evolution
Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	-	-	30	Metapod — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)
Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.	-	-	15	Metapod — Move Tutor; retain through evolution
String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.	-	95	40	Caterpie — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)
Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	40	100	35	Caterpie — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.

				Acquisition source
Air Cutter The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.	60	95	25	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Bide The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.	120	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	-	-	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	-	-	30	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mega Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Nightmare A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.	-	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Ominous Wind The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.	60	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Psywave The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.	-	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Rage As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.	20	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Razor Wind In this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.	80	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Reflect A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.	-	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Secret Power The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.	-	95	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.	-	95	40	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Struggle Bug While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.	50	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Sweet Scent A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness.	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.	60	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	40	100	35	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	40	100	35	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Take Down A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.	90	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Teleport Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon.	-	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Twister The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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.

National Dex #6

Charizard Mega Y

National Dex #13

Weedle

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