Pokédex - Butterfree (Platinum Version)

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Basic Information

National Number	#012
Height	1.1 m (3'7")
Weight	32.0 kg (70.5 lb)
Type	BUG / FLYING
Footprint
Color	White
Body Form
Starting Catch Rate	45
Base Experience	160
Growth Rate	Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate	50% female, 50% male
Friendship	70
Egg Groups	Bug
Steps to Hatch Egg	3840
Items in Wild Pokémon	SilverPowder (5%)
Base Stat Points (EVs) Given	Special Attack: 2; Special Defense: 1
Abilities	Compoundeyes

Race Values ("Base Stats")

View detailed stat info for Butterfree

HP	60
Attack	45
Defense	50
Speed	70
Special Attack	80
Special Defense	80

Pokédex Entries

English

Butterfree - Butterfly Pokémon

It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.

French

Papilusion - Pokémon Papillon

Il raffole du nectar des fleurs. Il est capable de repérer la plus petite quantité de pollen.

German

Smettbo - Falter

Es liebt Blütenhonig. Es findet selbst Blumen, die sehr wenig Pollen haben.

Spanish

Butterfree - Pokémon Mariposa

Adora el néctar de las flores. Puede localizar hasta las más pequeñas cantidades de polen.

Italian

Butterfree - Pokémon Farfalla

Adora il nettare dei fiori e riesce a localizzare i campi in cui si trova anche una minima quantità di polline.

Japanese

バタフリー (BATAFURII) - ちょうちょポケモン (ChouchoPOKEMON)

はなのミツがだいこうぶつ。わずかなかふんではなばたけのばしょをさがしだすことができる。 (HananoMITSUgadaikoubutsu. wazukanakafundehanabatakeno bashowosagashidasukotogadekiru. )

Evolutions (When Butterfree Evolves)

Evolves from Metapod at level 10.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Butterfree)

Obtained by evolving Metapod, which can be found below:

Level Chance Method
Eterna Forest (Dual Slot FireRed) 13 4% Land

	Level	Chance	Method
Eterna Forest (Dual Slot FireRed)	13	4%	Land

Moves Learned

Platinum Version

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect Chance (%)	Range	Flags
1	Confusion	PSYCHIC	Special	50	100	25	10	Single exc. user	be
10	Confusion	PSYCHIC	Special	50	100	25	10	Single exc. user	be
12	PoisonPowder	POISON	Status	0	75	35	0	Single exc. user	bce
12	Stun Spore	GRASS	Status	0	75	30	0	Single exc. user	bce
12	Sleep Powder	GRASS	Status	0	75	15	0	Single exc. user	bce
16	Gust	FLYING	Special	40	100	35	0	Single exc. user	bef
18	Supersonic	NORMAL	Status	0	55	20	0	Single exc. user	bce
22	Whirlwind	NORMAL	Status	0	100	20	0	Single exc. user	be
24	Psybeam	PSYCHIC	Special	65	100	20	10	Single exc. user	be
28	Silver Wind	BUG	Special	60	100	5	10	Single exc. user	bef
30	Tailwind	FLYING	Status	0	0	30	0	User's side	d
34	Safeguard	NORMAL	Status	0	0	25	0	User's side	d
36	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	0	100	20	0	All opposing Pokémon	bce
40	Bug Buzz	BUG	Special	90	100	10	10	Single exc. user	be

What moves can Butterfree learn in Pokémon Platinum?

Butterfree can learn the following moves:

Aerial Ace

Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
TM40

Air CutterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45

Bug Bite

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 15 (as Caterpie)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Metapod)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Caterpie)

Bug BuzzLevel 40

Captivate

Level 36
TM78

Confusion

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 10

DefogDiamond/Pearl; Platinum: HM05

Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32

Double-Edge

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Dream Eater

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM85

Endure

Emerald: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58

Energy BallTM53

FacadeTM42

Flash

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70

FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21

Giga DrainRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19

Giga ImpactTM68

Gust

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 28
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 16

Harden

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Metapod)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 7 (as Metapod)

Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10

Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15

Iron DefensePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Metapod)

Mimic

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Morning SunPokémon XD: Learned when purified

Natural GiftTM83

NightmarePokémon XD: Move Tutor

Ominous WindPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

PoisonPowder

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 12

ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17

Psybeam

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 34
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 24

Psych UpDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77

Psychic

Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM29

Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18

RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44

ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27

RoostTM51

Safeguard

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 40
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM20
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 34

Secret PowerTM43

Shadow BallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30

Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

Silver Wind

Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 47
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 28
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM62

Skill SwapTM48

Sleep Powder

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 15
Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 12

Sleep Talk

Emerald: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82

Snore

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Caterpie)

SolarBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22

String Shot

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Caterpie)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Metapod)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Caterpie)

Stun Spore

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 14
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 12

Substitute

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90

Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11

SupersonicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 18

Swagger

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87

SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Caterpie)

Tailwind

Level 30
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46

ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06

TwisterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

U-turnTM89

Whirlwind

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 23
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22