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*Butterfree shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Beautifly}}. They are both known as the Butterfly Pokémon. | *Butterfree shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Beautifly}}. They are both known as the Butterfly Pokémon. | ||
*In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Butterfree's sprite depicts it with white antennae, similar to {{p|Venonat}}; however, this color of antennae has never been shown before or since. | *In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Butterfree's sprite depicts it with white antennae, similar to {{p|Venonat}}; however, this color of antennae has never been shown before or since. | ||
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Butterfree (Japanese: バタフリー Butterfree) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon. It is the final form of Caterpie.
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 her 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. In order to mate, male Butterfree appeal to a female Butterfree they wish to mate with by performing the courtship dance. If the female is receptive she will also reciprocate by joining in performing the courtship dance to the other male Butterfree as he also continues to "dance".
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 Solidad uses a Butterfree 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
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Alternate games
- Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set)
- 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
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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 (Red and Blue) |
Evolve from Metapod |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Explorers of Time) |
Apple Woods (1F-7F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Explorers of Darkness) |
Evolve from Metapod |
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 60
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120 - 167 | 230 - 324 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
Total: 385
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
By leveling up
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By breeding
None.
By tutoring
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| colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
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Special moves
Shadow moves | <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 30+ | Purified moves | ||
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Shadow Mist | File:Box xd 012.png | Morning Sun | Normal | |
Shadow Rush | Psychic | Psychic | ||
-- | Sleep Powder | Grass | ||
-- | Aerial Ace | Flying | ||
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Butterfree is the first Pokémon shown in the anime to have an alternate color. However, this alternate color was pink, which is not the same as the alternate color of Butterfree in the games, in which only its wings, feet, hands, and mouth are pink.
- The Butterfree species has been trained by four anime trainers: Ash, Ritchie, Solidad, and Drew.
- Butterfree shares the same species name with Beautifly. They are both known as the Butterfly Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Butterfree's sprite depicts it with white antennae, similar to Venonat; however, this color of antennae has never been shown before or since.
Origin
Its design appears to be based upon a common butterfly, most likely a Cabbage White butterfly, more specifically, Aporia crataegi.
Name origin
Butterfree's name is a combination of butterfly and free, possibly referring to its ability to fly after being grounded for two evolutionary stages.
In other languages
- German: Smettbo
- French: Papilusion - Papillon means butterfly, and illusion is the same as in English.
- Korean: 버터플 Beoteopeul - Corruption of butterfly.
- Chinese (Taiwan): 巴大蝴 Ba Dá Hú - 巴大, sound of 'butter' in butterfree, 蝴, first part of 蝴蝶 meaning butterfly
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 巴他蝶 Ba Ta Díe - 巴他, sound of 'butter' in butterfree, 蝶, second part of 蝴蝶 meaning butterfly
Related articles
External links
- Article on Wikipedia
- Flying off into the sunset, the fanlisting for Butterfree
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