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 |
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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 |
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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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