#012 Butterfree
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Butterfree
Japan: Batterfree
バタフリー
French: Papilusion
German: Smettbo
Korean: 버터플
National: #012
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Abilities: Compoundeyes - Tinted Lens (Hidden Ability)
Compoundeyes: Raises the Pokémon’s accuracy by 30%.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Tinted Lens: The power of “not very effective” moves is doubled.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Butterfly Pokémon 3’07”
1.1m
70.5lbs
32kg
45 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Sp. Attack Point(s)
1 Sp. Defense Point(s)
110 Level 10
Damage Taken
*1 *2 *1 *2 *0.25 *2 *0.25 *1 *0 *2 *1 *0.5 *4 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Silver Powder
- 5%
Bug
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
Black Trade from White
White Route 12Details
Black 2 Trade Required
White 2 Hidden Grotto - Pinwheel ForestDetails
Dream World Windswept Sky - Beginning Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Confusion 50 100 25 10
The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.
10 Confusion 50 100 25 10
The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.
12 Poisonpowder -- 75 35 --
The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.
12 Stun Spore -- 75 30 --
The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.
12 Sleep Powder -- 75 15 --
The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.
16 Gust 40 100 35 --
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
18 Supersonic -- 55 20 --
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
22 Whirlwind -- 100 20 --
The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
24 Psybeam 65 100 20 10
The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.
28 Silver Wind 60 100 5 --
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.
30 Tailwind -- -- 30 --
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
34 Rage Powder -- -- 20 --
The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
36 Safeguard -- -- 25 --
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
40 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
42 Bug Buzz 90 100 10 --
The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
46 Quiver Dance -- -- 20 --
The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09 Venoshock 65 100 10 --
The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM20 Safeguard -- -- 25 --
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solarbeam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29 Psychic 90 100 10 --
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 --
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100 10 --
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100 15 --
The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100 20 --
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Bug Bite6010020--
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Electroweb559515--
The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Giga Drain7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Signal Beam751001510
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Skill Swap----10--
The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Special Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Air Cutter559525--
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.Dream World
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.Dream World

Pre-Evolution Only Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Method
Harden -- -- 30 --
Lv. 1
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Tackle 50 100 35 --
Lv. 1
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot -- 95 40 --
Lv. 1
The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Bug Bite 60 100 20 --
Lv. 15
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Defog -- -- 15 -- Gen IV HM05 DPt
A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Air Cutter 55 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Twister 40 100 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.
String Shot -- 95 40 -- Move Tutor - HGSS
The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Nightmare -- 100 15 -- Move Tutor - XD
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Morning Sun -- -- 5 -- XD Purification
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 60 45 50 80 80 70
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 45 - 87 49 - 91 76 - 118 76 - 118 67 - 109
Lv. 100 230 - 324 85 - 170 94 - 179 148 - 233 148 - 233 130 - 215
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 50 - 97 55 - 102 85 - 132 85 - 132 75 - 122
Lv. 100 230 - 324 95 - 189 105 - 199 165 - 259 165 - 259 145 - 239
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 55 - 106 60 - 112 93 - 145 93 - 145 82 - 134
Lv. 100 230 - 324 104 - 207 115 - 218 181 - 284 181 - 284 159 - 262

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