About Butterfree
Butterfree (Pokédex #0012) is a Bug/Flying-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Butterfly Pokémon. In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
As a Bug/Flying-type POKEMON, Butterfree has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Rock — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying moves. Conversely, Butterfree is completely immune to Ground — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Bug moves, taking only half damage from them.
Butterfree's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 395 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 60 · ATK 45 · DEF 50 · SP.ATK 90 · SP.DEF 80 · SPD 70. Its standout stat is SP.ATK (90), which makes it best suited for special offense roles. Its abilities are Compound eyes, Tinted lens, with Tinted lens as its hidden ability.
Butterfree stands 1.1 m (43") tall and weighs 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs). It is typically found in Forest environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Bug.
Butterfree is part of the Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree evolution line (3-stage). Butterfree is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Caterpie and Metapod. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
