Butterfree (Pokémon)
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| Butterfree バタフリー Butterfree | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #012 |
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| Johto Dex | #026 |
| Hoenn Dex | #214 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Bug / Flying |
| Species | Butterfly Pokémon |
| Height | 3′07″ (1.1m) |
| Weight | 70.5 lbs. (32.0kg) |
| Ability | Compoundeyes |
| Egg group | Bug |
| Time to hatch | 3,840 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 SpA, 1 SpD |
| Exp. yield | 160 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,000,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | White |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Butterfree (Japanese: バタフリー Butterfree) is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon, but it can learn some Psychic-type moves.
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Biology
Physiology
Butterfree resembles a vaguely anthropomorphic butterfly. Unlike true insects, it only has four legs, which are a pale blue color. It has a nose-like structure which is a similar color. Its body’s coloration is a darker purple-blue. It has large veined wings which are white with black markings, in very rare cases individuals may be born with pinkish coloration. The markings can help distinguish male and female individuals. It has large compound eyes which tend to be a reddish color. Like members of the order Lepidoptera, Butterfree’s wings are covered in fine scales. Its legs are covered in fine hairs which aid in the collection of honey.
Gender differences
A female has black spots on the lower parts of its wings.
Special abilities
The waterproof scales on Butterfree’s wings are loosely attached, and if the Butterfree flaps them hard enough, they will be released into the air. This resulting “dust” is toxic, and can be irritating if inhaled.
Behavior
Butterfree spends most of its time foraging for nectar and pollen from flowers. In the wild they need to eat constantly. Special adaptations such as waterproofing on their wings, and tiny hairs on their legs let them gather food even in the rain. Butterfree will roam up to six miles from their nest in search of honey. During breeding season, Butterfree take to the air en-masse. Female Butterfree generally choose their mates on the basis of performed aerial aerobics, however other factors may come into play.
Habitat
Butterfree can be found in forests and wooded areas with high amounts of moisture and mist. They can also sometimes be found flying near the ocean, which may be part of their migratory breeding pattern.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
Butterfree collect and consume pollen and honey from flowers. Butterfree also consume sap from trees if they have been opened by Heracross.
In the anime
Ash Ketchum had a Butterfree that he had caught as a Caterpie, which was the first Pokémon he ever caught. It was also the first Pokémon he let go, allowing it to mate with a pink Butterfree in Bye-Bye Butterfree. Ritchie also has a Butterfree named Happy.
After Team Rocket kidnapped Dr. Gordon and flew away on Jessie's Dustox (who was currently Mothra-sized) in Caterpie's Big Dilemma, Zander's giant-sized Metapod evolved into a Mothra-sized Butterfree in order to chase Team Rocket. Zander's Butterfree shrunk back to its normal size at the end of the episode.
Jeremy used a Butterfree in the first half of the Silver town Pokémon Contest in Weekend Warrior.
In the Kanto Grand Festival a Butterfree is used by Solidad in Channeling the Battle Zone.
Drew has a Butterfree which made its debut in The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special, Yellow has a Butterfree which evolved from a Caterpie she befriended and captured. Her uncle, Fisherman Wilton, also has a Butterfree. Both of them are able to use Butterfree as a mode of flight, using Butterfree to hold onto their backs as they fly.
Ash's Butterfree evolved at the Cerulean Gym in the Electric Tale of Pikachu.
In the TCG
- Main article: Butterfree (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Butterfree is the mother of Caterpie, who she sends the player to rescue in the first mission of the game.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| I | Red | In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air. |
| Blue | ||
| Yellow | Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain. | |
| Stadium | Its wings are covered with poisonous dust. If you see one flapping its wings, be careful not to inhale any of the dust. | |
| II | Gold | It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest. |
| Silver | Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains. | |
| Crystal | It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom. | |
| Stadium 2 | It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest. | |
| III | Ruby | Butterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest. |
| Sapphire | Butterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest. | |
| Emerald | It has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can seek, extract, and carry honey from flowers blooming over six miles away. | |
| FireRed | The wings are protected by a rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain. | |
| LeafGreen | In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air. | |
| IV | Diamond | It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen. |
| Pearl | It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen. |
Alternate Games
- Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)
- In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air.
- Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Discovery)
- It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
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| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | None | Evolve Metapod |
| Pokémon Yellow | None | Evolve Metapod | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | Gold: Uncommon Silver: Rare | Gold: National Park during the Bug-Catching Contest, Route 2, and may drop from Headbutted trees Silver: National Park during the Bug-Catching Contest |
| Pokémon Crystal | Uncommon | National Park during the Bug-Catching Contest, Routes 2, 24, and 25, and may drop from Headbutted trees | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Evolve Metapod | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | One | Cipher Key Lair (Shadow) | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Metapod |
| Pal Park | Forest |
In side games
| Game | Location |
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| Pokémon Snap | Beach |
| Pokémon Channel | Viridian Forest |
| Pokémon Trozei | Secret Storage 1 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Metapod |
Base stats
| HP: | 60 | |
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| Attack: | 45 | |
| Defense: | 50 | |
| Special: | 80 | |
| SpAtk: | 80 | |
| SpDef: | 80 | |
| Speed: | 70 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Of the first generation Bug Pokémon, Butterfree ties with Scyther, Beedrill and Parasect for the highest base SpDef.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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In Generation I, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 2×.
Learnset
Butterfree is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
None
By tutoring
| Move | Type | Cat. | Version | ||
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| Double-Edge |  |  | FR | LG | E |
| Dream Eater |  |  | FR | LG | E |
| Mimic | |  | FR | LG | E |
| Substitute | | | FR | LG | E |
| Endure | | | E | ||
| Sleep Talk | | | E | ||
| Snore | | | E | ||
| Swagger | | | E | ||
| Swift | | | E | ||
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Butterfree knows Shadow Mist and Shadow Rush as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Morning Sun after being purified.
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| Acquisition: Evolve |
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: Evolve | Friend Area: Mist-Rise Forest |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | I'll protect you with the wicked toxins in my wings. | |
| 26%-50% HP | Oh, no... My health has dropped to half... | |
| 1%-25% HP | I've about had it... It hurts to even fly... | |
| Level Up | I leveled up! I'm in peak form! Let me show you!
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Evolution
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Level 10
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | ||
