#012 Butterfree
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves 5th Gen Dex 3rd Gen Dex Spin Off Dex DP Entry
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Male Female Male Female
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Butterfree Batterfree
バタフリー
National: #012
Johto: #026
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Compoundeyes
Compoundeyes: Raises the Pokémon’s accuracy by 30%.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Butterfly Pokémon 3'07" 70.5lbs 45 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Sp. Attack Point(s)
1 Sp. Defense Point(s)
White 0
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
Flavour Text
Diamond It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
SoulSilver Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
FireRed Evolve Metapod
LeafGreen Evolve Metapod
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
XD Snagged from Cipher Peon Targ in Cipher Key Lair
Diamond Evolve Metapod
Pearl Evolve Metapod
Platinum Evolve Metapod
HeartGold Route 2, Viridian Forest
Ilex Forest (Headbutt)
Bug Catching Contest
Details
SoulSilver Bug Catching Contest Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Confusion501002510
The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.
10Confusion501002510
The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.
12Poisonpowder--7535--
A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
12Stun Spore--7530--
The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
12Sleep Powder--7515--
The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe.
16Gust4010035--
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.
18Supersonic--5520--
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
22Whirlwind--10020--
The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
24Psybeam651002010
The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.
28Silver Wind60100510
The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.
30Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.
34Safeguard----25--
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
36Captivate--10020--
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
40Bug Buzz901001010
The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
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 foe 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.
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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 10
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe'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 foe 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Skill Swap -- -- 10 --
The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.
TM51 Roost -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100 10 10
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM62 Silver Wind 60 100 5 10
The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100 15 --
An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe'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.
HM05 DPt Defog -- -- 15 --
It reduces the foe's evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Air Cutter 55 95 25 --
The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10
The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift 60 -- 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Signal Beam 75 100 15 10
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Twister 40 100 20 20
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
String Shot -- 95 40 --
The foe is bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. It reduces the target's Speed stat.
Tailwind -- -- 30 --
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.
Bug Bite 60 100 20 --
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Pre-Evolution Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Means
Harden----30--
Lv. 1
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Harden----30--
Lv. 7
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Tackle359535--
Lv. 1
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
String Shot--9540--
Lv. 1
The foe is bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. It reduces the target's Speed stat.
Bug Bite6010020--
Pt Lv. 15
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Iron Defense----15--
Tutor
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

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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