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    Butterfree

    Official artwork of ButterfreeBug Flying Shiny Pokémon icon

    Butterfree is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 2065 in Pokémon GO. Butterfree's best moveset is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. It is weather boosted by Rain and Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Butterfree is available in Pokémon GO.

    Butterfree is weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

    Stats

    Max CP2065 CP
    Attack167 ATK
    Defense137 DEF
    Stamina155 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • windyWindy
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedButterfree can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance1 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#12
    Height1.1 m
    Weight32 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    10 Candy
    500 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    25 Candy
    10000 Candy

    Butterfree type chart

    Takes increased damage
    RockRock256.0%
    ElectricElectric160.0%
    FireFire160.0%
    FlyingFlying160.0%
    IceIce160.0%
    Takes decreased damage
    GroundGround24.4%
    FightingFighting39.1%
    GrassGrass39.1%
    BugBug62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Butterfree's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Butterfree's best moveset is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, with 11.33 DPS (damage per second) and 203.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.You need an Elite Fast TM to teach Butterfree Bug Bite.

    Best Butterfree moves
    BugBug Bite *
    BugBug Buzz
    DPS11.33
    TDO203.18
    Score15.5
    Weather Boost
    • rain
    If you can't get Butterfree's best moveset, be aware that you will lose ~16.4% DPS and TDO when using Struggle Bug and Bug Buzz, Butterfree's second best moveset. Try to get Butterfree's strongest moveset - Bug Bite and Bug Buzz - if you can!

    Butterfree moves comparison

    The following chart shows Butterfree's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Butterfree's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.BugBug Bite *BugBug Buzz 11.33203.215.5
        2.BugBug Bite *PsychicPsychic 10.73192.413.8
        3.BugBug Bite *BugSignal Beam 10.56189.413.4
        4.BugStruggle Bug BugBug Buzz 10.31184.812.9
        5.PsychicConfusion BugBug Buzz 10.28184.412.9
        6.BugStruggle Bug PsychicPsychic 9.62172.512.1
        7.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 9.61172.312.0
        8.BugStruggle Bug BugSignal Beam 9.48170.011.9
        9.PsychicConfusion BugSignal Beam 9.48170.011.9

        Fast Attacks

        • BugBug Bite *Damage5Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy3

          Effects
          Bug Bite has no special effects.
          See Bug Bite details page ↗
        • PsychicConfusionDamage20Energy15Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Confusion
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage20
          Energy15
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window0.6s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage16
          Energy12

          Effects
          Confusion has no special effects.
          See Confusion details page ↗
        • BugStruggle BugDamage15Energy15Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage15
          Energy15
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage9
          Energy8

          Effects
          Struggle Bug has no special effects.
          See Struggle Bug details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • BugBug BuzzDamage100Energy50Duration3.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.7s
          Damage window2.0s - 3.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy60

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Bug Buzz details page ↗
        • BugSignal BeamDamage75Energy50Duration2.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Signal Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage75
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.9s
          Damage window1.8s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Signal Beam details page ↗
        • PsychicPsychicDamage90Energy50Duration2.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Psychic
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.8s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Psychic details page ↗
        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Butterfree has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Butterfree Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Butterfree's has 2065 max CP (at Level 50). A Butterfree obtained from Raids can be encountered from 983 CP to 1044 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1229 CP to 1305 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Butterfree can be found in the 737 CP to 783 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2065 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch737 CP - 783 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs983 CP - 1044 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids983 CP - 1044 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • windyWindy
        		1229 CP - 1305 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Butterfree Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Butterfree Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        125 CP281 CP3136 CP
        4191 CP5246 CP6301 CP
        7356 CP8411 CP9467 CP
        10522 CP11574 CP12626 CP
        13678 CP14730 CP15783 CP
        16835 CP17887 CP18939 CP
        19991 CP201044 CP211096 CP
        221148 CP231200 CP241253 CP
        251305 CP261357 CP271409 CP
        281461 CP291514 CP301566 CP
        311592 CP321618 CP331644 CP
        341670 CP351696 CP361722 CP
        371748 CP381775 CP391801 CP
        401827 CP411850 CP421873 CP
        431897 CP441920 CP451944 CP
        461968 CP471992 CP482016 CP
        492041 CP502065 CP

        Butterfree evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of CaterpieCaterpie
        • Candy Icon12 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of MetapodMetapod
        Thumbnail image of MetapodMetapod
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of ButterfreeButterfree
        • Caterpie evolves into Metapod which costs 12 Candy.
        • Metapod evolves into Butterfree which costs 50 Candy.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Butterfree

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Butterfree's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Butterfree.

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
        BugPoison
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
        NormalFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
        BugFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
        RockFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
        BugSteel
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega Heracross
        BugFighting
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega Salamence
        DragonFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega Rayquaza
        DragonFlying
        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Butterfree Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Butterfree in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                  Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                  Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                  Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Butterfree, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Butterfree family

                  Family

                  A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Butterfree in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

                  Thumbnail image of CaterpieCaterpie
                  Thumbnail image of MetapodMetapod
                  Thumbnail image of ButterfreeButterfree

                  Butterfree high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Butterfree. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Butterfree Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueIn battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
                  YellowIts wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
                  GoldIt collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
                  SilverWater-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heav­ iest of rains.
                  CrystalIt flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.
                  Ruby, SapphireBUTTERFREE has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.
                  EmeraldIt has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can seek, extract, and carry honey from flowers blooming over six miles away.
                  FireRedThe wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this POKéMON can fly about even in rain.
                  LeafGreenIn battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
                  HeartGoldIt collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
                  SoulSilverWater-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.
                  XIt loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
                  YThe wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.
                  Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireButterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.
                  SunClose examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.
                  MoonWhen attacked by other Pokémon, it defends itself by scattering its poisonous scales and fluttering its wings.
                  Ultra SunIts wings are covered in toxic scales. If it finds bird Pokémon going after Caterpie, Butterfree sprinkles its scales on them to drive them off.
                  Ultra MoonNectar from pretty flowers is its favorite food. In fields of flowers, it has heated battles with Cutiefly for territory.
                  Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
                  SwordIn battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
                  ShieldIt collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.