#0012
bug
flying
Butterfree
bugflyingMax CP 2065Weather boost Rainy, WindyBuddy 1 km
Tier Rankings
Raid AttackerF#577
Gym DefenderC#608
Bug attackerB#72
Great LeagueF#1119
Ultra League—Unranked
Master League—Unranked
Base Stats
2nd charged move: 10,000 dust + 25 candy
Type Matchups
Weak to
rock×2.56
fire×1.6
electric×1.6
ice×1.6flying×1.6Resists
ground×0.244
grass×0.391
fighting×0.391bug×0.625Moves Analysis all movesets by DPS
| Fast | Charged | DPS | TDO | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 8.94 | 107.6 | 7.40 |
| Bug Bite | Psychic | 8.54 | 102.9 | 7.08 |
| Bug Bite | Signal Beam | 8.28 | 99.8 | 6.86 |
| Confusion | Bug Buzz | 8.10 | 97.5 | 6.70 |
| Struggle Bug | Bug Buzz | 8.05 | 97.0 | 6.67 |
| Confusion | Psychic | 7.74 | 93.2 | 6.41 |
| Struggle Bug | Psychic | 7.68 | 92.5 | 6.36 |
| Confusion | Signal Beam | 7.53 | 90.7 | 6.24 |
| Struggle Bug | Signal Beam | 7.46 | 89.8 | 6.18 |
Encounter CP
| Source | Level | CP Range |
|---|---|---|
| Raids | 20 | 983 – 1044 |
| Weather boosted | 25 | 1229 – 1305 |
| Eggs | 20 | 983 – 1044 |
| Research | 15 | 737 – 783 |
CP by Level 100% IV
| Level | CP | HP |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 783 | 87 |
| 20 | 1044 | 101 |
| 25 | 1305 | 113 |
| 30 | 1566 | 124 |
| 35 | 1696 | 129 |
| 40 | 1827 | 134 |
| 50 | 2065 | 142 |
Max CP per level (1–50)
1 252 813 1364 1915 2466 3017 3568 4119 46710 52211 57412 62613 67814 73015 78316 83517 88718 93919 99120 104421 109622 114823 120024 125325 130526 135727 140928 146129 151430 156631 159232 161833 164434 167035 169636 172237 174838 177539 180140 182741 185042 187343 189744 192045 194446 196847 199248 201649 204150 2065
Power-Up Costs total from L1
| Level | Stardust | Candy | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | — |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | — |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | — |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | — |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | — |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | — |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | — |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | — |
| 45 | 400,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Shadow costs ×1.2 stardust & candy.
All Moves Raid · PvP power/energy
Fast Moves
| Move | Type | Pwr | Nrg | Time | PvP | Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug | bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 9 | 8 |
| Confusion |  psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 16 | 14 |
| Bug Biteelite | bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 4 | 3 |
Charged Moves
| Move | Type | Pwr | Nrg | Time | PvP | Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | bug | 95 | -50 | 3.5s | 100 | -60 |
| Psychic | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 75 | -55 |
| Signal Beam | bug | 75 | -50 | 3.0s | 75 | -55 |
Available as a Shadow Pokémon — Shadow knows Frustration, purified knows Return. Shadow deals ×1.2 damage.
Pokédex Information
| Pokédex # | #0012 |
| Region | Gen 1 · Kanto |
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 32 kg |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| 2nd charged move | 10,000 dust + 25 candy |
| Catch XL candy | 2 |
Mega Pokémon that boost bug / flying
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfree's weakness?
As a Bug/Flying-type, Butterfree is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying-type moves.
What are the best moves for Butterfree?
The best moveset is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, with 8.94 DPS and 107.6 TDO.
What is Butterfree's max CP?
Butterfree's maximum CP is 2065 at level 50 (1954 at level 40).
What generation is Butterfree from?
Butterfree is a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.
Sprites
Regular
Shiny ✨