Butterfree

Butterfree is No. 0012 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug and Flying-type Butterfly Pokémon. In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Butterfree first belongs to Generation I. Butterfree does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Compound Eyes and Tinted Lens, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.