ArtworkPokémon Gold & SilverJohto · 1999#026 in the Johto dex
Butterfree #0012
BugFlying
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.”
“Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.”
Base stats
Base stat total 385
HP
60
Atk
45
Def
50
SpA
80
SpD
80
Spe
70
Total385
Abilities
Abilities weren't introduced until Generation 3, so Butterfree has none in Gold & Silver.
Moves learned by level-up
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 |
| 13 | Poison Powder | Poison | — |
| 14 | Stun Spore | Grass | — |
| 15 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — |
| 18 | Supersonic | Normal | — |
| 23 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| 28 | Gust | Flying | 40 |
| 34 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 |
| 40 | Safeguard | Normal | — |
TM / HM moves
Type matchups
Weak to
Rock4×Flying2×Fire2×Electric2×Ice2×
Resists
Bug½×Fighting¼×Grass¼×Ground0×
Evolution line
Where to find Butterfree in Gold & Silver
Recorded encounters for each edition. Methods and levels can vary by area or condition; open a place for its exact encounter table and odds.
Pokémon Gold
12 placesAzalea TownHeadbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Ilex ForestHeadbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Lake of RageHeadbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 2Walking in grass · Lv. 7 · Conditions applyRoute 26Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 27Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 34Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 35Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10