Butterfree — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Butterfree is a Bug / Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Butterfree has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Befuddle.
Base Stats
| HP | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | |
| Defense | 50 | |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | |
| Speed | 70 | |
| Total | 395 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Butterfly Pokémon
- Height
- 1.1 m (3′07″)
- Weight
- 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs)
- Ability
- Compound Eyes
- Hidden Ability
- Tinted Lens
- EV Yield
- 2 Sp. Atk, 1 Sp. Def
- Catch Rate
- 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 178
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Butterfree differed:
- In Generation 1, Butterfree has a base Special stat of 80.
- In Generations 2-5, Butterfree has a base Special Attack of 80.
- In Generations 1-4, Butterfree has a base experience yield of 160.
- In Generation 5, Butterfree has a base experience yield of 173.
- In Generations 2-7, Butterfree has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Butterfree?
Butterfree is a Bug/Flying type Pokemon, classified as the Butterfly Pokémon.
What does Butterfree evolve into?
Butterfree is the final stage of its evolution line (Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree) and does not evolve further.
What are Butterfree's base stats?
Butterfree has 60 HP, 45 Attack, 50 Defense, 90 Sp. Atk, 80 Sp. Def and 70 Speed, for a base stat total of 395.
What abilities can Butterfree have?
Butterfree can have the ability Compound Eyes, plus Tinted Lens as a hidden ability.