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100%- Method
- Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Level Range
- Lv. 30
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#012
POKÉDEX No. #012
Butterfree
Butterfly Pokémon
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Weak to
Rock×4
Flying
Fire
Electric
Ice
Height1.1 m
Weight32.0 kg
AbilitiesCompound Eyes
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack4585–207
- Defense5094–218
- Sp. Atk90166–306
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed70130–262
Total395
/ 720
BST395
37 percentile (1025)-13 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
White
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Metapod#11Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #12 |
| Galar | #15 |
| Kalos Central | #25 |
| Kanto | #12 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #12 |
| Original Akala | #10 |
| Original Alola | #19 |
| Original Johto | #26 |
| Original Melemele | #19 |
| Updated Akala | #10 |
| Updated Alola | #19 |
| Updated Johto | #26 |
| Updated Melemele | #19 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
178
EV Yield
+2 Sp. Atk+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Silver Powder
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
FightingBug
Offensive Coverage
Butterfree's Bug / Flying typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fighting, bug types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 395, Butterfree plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Attack at 90, while Attack (45) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Bug, Flying typing leaves Butterfree with 5 weaknesses against 3 resistances and 1 full immunity. Watch out for Rock moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Butterfree a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +2, Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.1 m
Weight
32.0 kg
TypeBugFlying
Abilities
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Butterfree?
Butterfree is a dual-type Bug, Flying Pokémon.
What are Butterfree's weaknesses?
Butterfree takes 4× damage from Rock type moves and takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Butterfree evolve?
Butterfree is the final form of the Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree evolution line.
What are Butterfree's base stats?
Butterfree has a base stat total of 395: HP 60, Attack 45, Defense 50, Sp. Atk 90, Sp. Def 80, Speed 70. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (90).
