Pokédex - Butterfree (White Version)
![[Picture of Butterfree]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/12.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #012 |
| Height | 1.1 m (3'7") |
| Weight | 32.0 kg (70.5 lb) |
| Type | BUG / FLYING |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Butterfree]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAJElEQVQ4y2NgGPbgPxRTpJlsQygy4D8OPJIMGPhYoEpCGiIAAM4aK9Xno9dAAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | White |
| Body Form | ![[Form 4]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAx0lEQVQYlbWUuxHDMAiGcS4DME5Klyk9KqVKSo/DCCl0ZykSEaBYf2Vz8ImXtDEzrNHT4yQizOf1u+8vRDSjHlEuADCfInIDuuEOjGH0tBaiyxjnZjWIKln3syJK2bsnZiNR6qOub6MhREnNHRHzwQPZvVYRJvcLrRYeVQ0paET8k95MflPfEE+9tY7j3RuVXke5v0LsMaoZqcYweloKus5okJ3ppr/XnnpNN1dDmqV07qgL3dx1z7PlRUOVqf9a6VfmFi1cvg+qilQi+b53hAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 173 |
| 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 |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Tinted Lens |
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
German
Smettbo - Falter
Spanish
Butterfree - Pokémon Mariposa
Italian
Butterfree - Pokémon Farfalla
Japanese
バタフリー (BATAFURII) - ちょうちょポケモン (ChouchoPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Butterfree Evolves)
- Evolves from Metapod at level 10.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Butterfree)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 12 (In Shaking Grass) | 50 | 5% | Land |
Moves Learned
White 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 | ben |
| 18 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 22 | Whirlwind | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcep |
| 24 | Psybeam | PSYCHIC | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 28 | Silver Wind | BUG | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 30 | Tailwind | FLYING | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 34 | Rage Powder | BUG | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | |
| 36 | Safeguard | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 25 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 40 | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 42 | Bug Buzz | BUG | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | Single exc. user | bek |
| 46 | Quiver Dance | BUG | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Butterfree learn in Pokémon White?
Butterfree can learn the following moves:
AcrobaticsTM62
Aerial Ace
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- TM40
Air Cutter
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Windswept Sky (II) (with Hidden Ability)
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Bug Buzz
- Before Black/White: Level 40
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 42
Captivate
- Before Black/White: Level 36
- Before Black/White: TM78
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 40
Confusion
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 10
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Windswept Sky (I) (with Hidden Ability)
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, but Before Black/White: 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, but Before Black/White: TM19
Giga ImpactTM68
Gust
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 28
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 16
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Iron DefensePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Metapod)
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Morning SunPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
NightmarePokémon XD: Move Tutor
Ominous WindPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: 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
Quiver DanceLevel 46
Rage PowderLevel 34
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Roost
- Before Black/White: TM51
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Windswept Sky (III) (with Hidden Ability)
RoundTM48
Safeguard
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 40
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM20
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 34
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 36
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Shadow BallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Silver Wind
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 47
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 28
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM62
Skill SwapBefore Black/White: TM48
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, but Before Black/White: TM82
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Caterpie)
SolarBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
Struggle BugTM76
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; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Tailwind
- Level 30
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
TwisterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
U-turnTM89
VenoshockTM09
Whirlwind
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 23
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22