Butterfree #0012
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| Typing | BugFlying |
| Abilities | Compound Eyes |
| Classification | The Butterfly Pokémon |
| National ID | #0012 |
Type Effectiveness
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Rock
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Flying
Fire
Electric
Ice
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Bug
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Fighting
Grass
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Ground
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Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 60 | 120—167 | |||
| Attack | 45 | 45—87 | 50—97 | 55—106 | |
| Defense | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Sp. Attack | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Sp. Defense | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Speed | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Total | 385 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
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Evolutionary Family
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Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 15 |
| Egg Steps | 3825 |
| Gender Ratio | 50.39%male 49.61%female |
| Height | 1.1 m (3'7") |
| Weight | 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs.) |
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Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Sp. Attack 1 Sp. Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 160 |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Catch Chance | ~11.95% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
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Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Butterfree via level-up in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
| Level unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | 50 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 10 | Confusion | 50 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 12 | Poison Powder | — | 75 | Poison | Stat. |
| 12 | Sleep Powder | — | 75 | Grass | Stat. |
| 12 | Stun Spore | — | 75 | Grass | Stat. |
| 16 | Gust | 40 | 100 | Flying | Spec. |
| 18 | Supersonic | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
| 22 | Whirlwind | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 24 | Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 28 | Silver Wind | 60 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| 30 | Tailwind | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| 34 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 36 | Captivate | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 40 | Bug Buzz | 90 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
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Pre-evolution Moves
The following moves are learned by Butterfree via a pre-evolution:
| Name expand_less | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| String Shot | — | 95 | Bug | Stat. |
| Tackle | 35 | 95 | Normal | Phys. |
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Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Butterfree as Tutor Moves in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
| Name expand_less | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | 55 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
| Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| Ominous Wind | 60 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| Snore | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| String Shot | — | 95 | Bug | Stat. |
| Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| Tailwind | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| Twister | 40 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
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Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Butterfree via TM in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
| TM unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | Toxic | — | 85 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | 1 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM015 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM018 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM019 | Giga Drain | 60 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM020 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Frustration | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM022 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM027 | Return | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM029 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM030 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM043 | Secret Power | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM046 | Thief | 40 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM048 | Skill Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM051 | Roost | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| TM053 | Energy Ball | 80 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM062 | Silver Wind | 60 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| TM068 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM070 | Flash | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM077 | Psych Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM078 | Captivate | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM083 | Natural Gift | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM085 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 90 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM089 | U-turn | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
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