Pokédex

Butterfree Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Butterfree official artwork

Butterfree (#0012) is a Bug/Flying-type Butterfly Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 1.1 m tall, weighs 32 kg and has a base stat total of 395, with its highest base stat in Sp. Atk (90). Its ability is Compound Eyes, with Tinted Lens as its Hidden Ability. Butterfree is weak to Rock (4x), Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying attacks. It is immune to Ground-type moves.

It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

Butterfree base stats

  • HP: 60
  • Attack: 45
  • Defense: 50
  • Sp. Atk: 90
  • Sp. Def: 80
  • Speed: 70
  • Total: 395

Abilities

  • Compound Eyes
  • Tinted Lens (Hidden)

Butterfree type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Rock (4x)
  • Fire (2x)
  • Electric (2x)
  • Ice (2x)
  • Flying (2x)

Resists

  • Grass (0.25x)
  • Fighting (0.25x)
  • Bug (0.5x)

Immune to

  • Ground

Butterfree evolution chain

Butterfree level-up moveset

  • Evolve: Gust
  • Lv. 1: Bug Bite
  • Lv. 1: Harden
  • Lv. 1: String Shot
  • Lv. 1: Tackle
  • Lv. 4: Supersonic
  • Lv. 8: Confusion
  • Lv. 12: Poison Powder
  • Lv. 12: Sleep Powder
  • Lv. 12: Stun Spore
  • Lv. 16: Psybeam
  • Lv. 20: Whirlwind
  • Lv. 24: Air Slash
  • Lv. 28: Safeguard
  • Lv. 32: Bug Buzz
  • Lv. 36: Tailwind
  • Lv. 40: Rage Powder
  • Lv. 44: Quiver Dance