Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Butterfree in Pokémon. Learn more about Butterfree’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
| Type | Bug / Flying |
| Height | 3′ 07″ |
| Weight | 70.5 lbs |
| Abilities | Compound Eyes The Pokémon’s compound eyes boost its accuracy. |
| Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
- It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Butterfree Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Butterfree |
| Japanese | バタフリー (Butterfree) |
| German | Smettbo |
| French | Papilusion |
| Origin | butterfly: a species of flying insect free: without limit, now it’s able to fly |
Butterfree Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Fire |
| Flying |
| Electric |
| Ice |
| Rock |
Butterfree Evolution
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Bug | Flying
Butterfree changes
- In Generation 1, Butterfree has a base Special stat of 80.
- In Generations 2-5, Butterfree has a base Special Attack of 80.
- In Generations 1-4, Butterfree has a base experience yield of 160.
- In Generation 5, Butterfree has a base experience yield of 173.
- In Generations 2-7, Butterfree has a base Friendship value of 70.
Butterfree where to find for…
| Red Blue Yellow | Evolve Caterpie/Metapod |
| Gold | Route 2, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park |
| Silver | National Park |
| Crystal | Route 2, 24, 25, Ilex Forest, National Park |
| Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Evolve Caterpie/Metapod |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Evolve Caterpie/Metapod |
| HeartGold | Route 2, 47, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest |
| SoulSilver | National Park |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Route 12 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y | Evolve Caterpie/Metapod |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Route 5, Melemele Meadow, Lush Jungle |
| Let’s Go Pikachu | Viridian Forest |
| Let’s Go Eevee | Evolve Caterpie/Metapod |
| Sword Shield | Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Slumbering Weald, Giant’s Mirror |
| Brilliant Diamond | Evolve Caterpie/Metapod |
| Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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