Pokémon Claude Red
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Butterfree (#012) is a Bug/Flying-type Butterfly Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Butterfree isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Metapod at level 10. It evolves from Metapod at level 10 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Special (80), and its base stat total of 305 ranks #93 of 151.
Butterfree beats its wings at a furious pace during battle. The motion scatters a cloud of highly poisonous scale dust into the air around it.
Where to find Butterfree in Pokémon Red
Butterfree isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Metapod at level 10.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | #73 of 151 | |
| Attack | 45 | #126 of 151 | |
| Defense | 50 | #108 of 151 | |
| Special | 80 | #49 of 151 | |
| Speed | 70 | #66 of 151 | |
| Total | 305 | #93 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Caterpie
Metapod at level 7- Butterfree at level 10
Type effectiveness against Butterfree
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Rock |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Electric Ice Poison Flying |
| ½× (resists) | Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Grass Fighting |
| 0× (immune) | Ground |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 12 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75% | 35 |
| 16 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75% | 30 |
| 17 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75% | 15 |
| 21 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 26 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | 85% | 20 |
| 32 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Butterfree in Pokémon Red?
Butterfree isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Metapod at level 10.
What type is Butterfree?
Butterfree is Bug/Flying type. It takes double damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, Poison, and Flying and is immune to Ground.
Does Butterfree evolve?
Butterfree is the final form: it evolves from Metapod at level 10.
What moves does Butterfree learn?
Butterfree starts with Confusion and learns Confusion (Lv 12), Poison Powder (Lv 15), Stun Spore (Lv 16), Sleep Powder (Lv 17), Supersonic (Lv 21), Whirlwind (Lv 26), and Psybeam (Lv 32) by leveling up. It can learn 19 TMs and HMs.
What are Butterfree's base stats?
HP 60, Attack 45, Defense 50, Special 80, Speed 70, for a total of 305.