In-game spritePokémon HeartGold & SoulSilverJohto · 2009#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
Butterfree in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Front
Back
Shiny
Shiny backMoves learned by level-up
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 |
| 12 | Poison Powder | Poison | — |
| 12 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — |
| 12 | Stun Spore | Grass | — |
| 16 | Gust | Flying | 40 |
| 18 | Supersonic | Normal | — |
| 22 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| 24 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 |
| 28 | Silver Wind | Bug | 60 |
| 30 | Tailwind | Flying | — |
| 34 | Safeguard | Normal | — |
| 36 | Captivate | Normal | — |
| 40 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 |
TM / HM moves
Move tutor moves
Wild held items
Items Butterfree may hold when caught in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Type matchups
Weak to
Rock4×Flying2×Fire2×Electric2×Ice2×
Resists
Bug½×Fighting¼×Grass¼×Ground0×
Evolution line
Where to find Butterfree in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Recorded encounters for each edition. Methods and levels can vary by area or condition; open a place for its exact encounter table and odds.