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Butterfree

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

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.

Pokédexes

Updated Akala #10Updated Alola #19Updated Melemele #19

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

#17

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#18

Metapod

Metapod

#18

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#19

Ultra 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 North

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle South

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle West

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter10-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter10-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Walking in tall grass or a cave10-121%

-

Ultra 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 North

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle South

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle West

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter9-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter9-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Walking in tall grass or a cave9-121%

-

Metapod

Rattata

Butterfree normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Butterfree sprite

Shiny

Butterfree

Butterfly Pokémon

#19
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
Ultra Moon: 5%
Ultra Sun: 5%
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.

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.

Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515

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

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

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

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

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

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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Butterfree

Butterfree

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

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.

Pokédexes

Updated Akala #10Updated Alola #19Updated Melemele #19

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

#17

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#18

Metapod

Metapod

#18

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#19

Ultra 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 North

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle South

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle West

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter10-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter10-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Walking in tall grass or a cave10-121%

-

Ultra 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 North

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle South

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle West

Sos Encounter19-2215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter9-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Sos Encounter9-1215%

-

Melemele Meadow

Walking in tall grass or a cave9-121%

-

Metapod

Rattata

Butterfree normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Butterfree sprite

Shiny

Butterfree

Butterfly Pokémon

#19
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
Ultra Moon: 5%
Ultra Sun: 5%
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.

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.

Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515

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

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

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

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

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

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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