Butterfree

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Butterfree is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, Butterfree is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves.

Butterfree's maximum Combat Power stat is 2065 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz. Butterfree encounters are boosted during Rain and Windy weather. Shiny Butterfree is available! ✨

Butterfree Stats and Max CP

167 ATK
137 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2065 CP
Lvl 40
1827 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1305 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1044 CP
Lvl 15 Research
783 CP

Butterfree's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Butterfree Type Chart

Butterfree takes increased damage from:Butterfree takes increased damage from:

RockRock256.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Butterfree takes reduced damage from:Butterfree takes reduced damage from:

GroundGround24.4%
FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Butterfree's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz, with 8.93 DPS and 107.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Butterfree ranks #88 (F Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugBug Bite *BugBug Buzz 8.93107.37.40
      2.BugBug Bite *PsychicPsychic 8.54102.67.07
      3.BugBug Bite *BugSignal Beam 8.2899.56.86
      4.PsychicConfusion BugBug Buzz 8.0997.26.70
      5.BugStruggle Bug BugBug Buzz 8.0596.76.66
      6.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 7.7492.96.41
      7.BugStruggle Bug PsychicPsychic 7.6792.26.35
      8.PsychicConfusion BugSignal Beam 7.5390.46.23
      1 of 2

      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
        Damage4
        Energy3

        Effects
        Bug Bite has no special effects.
        See Bug Bite 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 ↗
      • PsychicConfusionDamage19Energy14Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Confusion
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage19
        Energy14
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage16
        Energy14

        Effects
        Confusion has no special effects.
        See Confusion details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugBug BuzzDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
        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
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
        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 BeamDamage75Energy50Duration3.0s
        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
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
        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 ↗
      • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
        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 ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      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.

      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 in the meta

      Butterfree in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#12
      Height1.1 m
      Weight32 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy10
      Stardust500
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Butterfree family

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

      Caterpie Pokémon GOCaterpie
      Metapod Pokémon GOMetapod
      Butterfree Pokémon GOButterfree
      Dynamax Caterpie Pokémon GODynamax Caterpie
      Dynamax Metapod Pokémon GODynamax Metapod
      Dynamax Butterfree Pokémon GODynamax Butterfree
      Gigantamax Butterfree Pokémon GOGigantamax Butterfree
      Shadow Caterpie Pokémon GOShadow Caterpie
      Shadow Metapod Pokémon GOShadow Metapod
      Shadow Butterfree Pokémon GOShadow Butterfree
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Butterfree scaled to 0.5670588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Butterfree scaled to 0.5735294117647058x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Butterfree scaled to 0.8970588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmButterfree scaled to 1.2205882352941178x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Butterfree scaled to 1.3823529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.54 m0.55 m1.1 m1.65 m1.93 m

      Butterfree's height ranges from 0.54 m to 1.93 m, with the average being 1.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Butterfree in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.539 m0.55 m
      1′09″1′10″
      XS0.55 m1.1 m
      1′10″3′07″
      M0.825 m1.375 m
      2′08″4′06″
      XL1.375 m1.65 m
      4′06″5′05″
      XXL1.65 m1.925 m
      5′05″6′04″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
      Movement Timer6s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer17s
      Dodge Probability20.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Butterfree CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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
      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.

      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.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      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

      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.

      Bug Bug

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Butterfree Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Butterfree Candy296 Butterfree Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Butterfree Candy10 Butterfree Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Butterfree Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Butterfree Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Butterfree Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Butterfree Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Butterfree Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Butterfree Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Butterfree Candy-

      Butterfree Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Butterfree from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Butterfree in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Butterfree Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Butterfree Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Butterfree Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Butterfree Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Butterfree Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Butterfree Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Butterfree Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Butterfree Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Butterfree Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Butterfree Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Butterfree Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Butterfree Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Butterfree Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Butterfree Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Butterfree Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Butterfree Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Butterfree Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Butterfree Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Butterfree Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Butterfree Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Butterfree Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Butterfree Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Butterfree Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Butterfree Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Butterfree Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Butterfree Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Butterfree Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Butterfree Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Butterfree Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Butterfree Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Butterfree Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Butterfree Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Butterfree Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Butterfree Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Butterfree Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Butterfree Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Butterfree Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Butterfree Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Butterfree Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Butterfree Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Butterfree Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Butterfree Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Butterfree Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Butterfree Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Butterfree Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Butterfree Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Butterfree Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Butterfree Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Butterfree Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Butterfree Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Butterfree Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Butterfree Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Butterfree Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Butterfree Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Butterfree Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Butterfree Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Butterfree Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Butterfree Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Butterfree Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Butterfree Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Butterfree Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Butterfree Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Butterfree Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Butterfree Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Butterfree Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Butterfree Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Butterfree Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Butterfree Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Butterfree Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Butterfree Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Butterfree Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Butterfree Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Butterfree Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Butterfree Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Butterfree Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Butterfree Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Butterfree Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Butterfree Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Butterfree Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Butterfree Candy XL280,000304 Butterfree Candy10 Butterfree Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Butterfree Candy XL290,000304 Butterfree Candy20 Butterfree Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Butterfree Candy XL301,000304 Butterfree Candy30 Butterfree Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Butterfree Candy XL312,000304 Butterfree Candy40 Butterfree Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Butterfree Candy XL323,000304 Butterfree Candy52 Butterfree Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Butterfree Candy XL334,000304 Butterfree Candy64 Butterfree Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Butterfree Candy XL346,000304 Butterfree Candy76 Butterfree Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Butterfree Candy XL358,000304 Butterfree Candy88 Butterfree Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Butterfree Candy XL370,000304 Butterfree Candy103 Butterfree Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Butterfree Candy XL382,000304 Butterfree Candy118 Butterfree Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Butterfree Candy XL395,000304 Butterfree Candy133 Butterfree Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Butterfree Candy XL408,000304 Butterfree Candy148 Butterfree Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Butterfree Candy XL421,000304 Butterfree Candy165 Butterfree Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Butterfree Candy XL434,000304 Butterfree Candy182 Butterfree Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Butterfree Candy XL448,000304 Butterfree Candy199 Butterfree Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Butterfree Candy XL462,000304 Butterfree Candy216 Butterfree Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Butterfree Candy XL476,000304 Butterfree Candy236 Butterfree Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Butterfree Candy XL490,000304 Butterfree Candy256 Butterfree Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Butterfree Candy XL505,000304 Butterfree Candy276 Butterfree Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Butterfree Candy XL520,000304 Butterfree Candy296 Butterfree Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Butterfree

      Butterfree high resolution sprites

      Butterfree Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Butterfree’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, Butterfree is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Butterfree in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Butterfree in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.932 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 107.298.

      How does Butterfree perform in Raids?

      Butterfree's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Butterfree rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Butterfree is an F-Tier Bug-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Butterfree?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Butterfree: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

      What is Butterfree’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Butterfree’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1827 CP and 2065 CP at Level 50.

      Can Butterfree be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Butterfree can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Butterfree Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Butterfree can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.