In-game spritePokémon Red & BlueKanto · 1996#012 in the Kanto dex
Butterfree #0012
BugFlying
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.”
“In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.”
Base stats
Base stat total 305
HP
60
Atk
45
Def
50
Spc
80
Spe
70
Total305
Abilities
Abilities weren't introduced until Generation 3, so Butterfree has none in Red & Blue.
Butterfree in Red & Blue
Front
BackMoves learned by level-up
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 |
| 15 | Poison Powder | Poison | — |
| 16 | Stun Spore | Grass | — |
| 17 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — |
| 21 | Supersonic | Normal | — |
| 26 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| 32 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 |
TM / HM moves
Type matchups
Weak to
Rock4×Flying2×Poison2×Fire2×Electric2×Ice2×
Resists
Bug½×Fighting¼×Grass¼×Ground0×
Evolution line
Where to find Butterfree in Red & Blue
No encounter is recorded for Butterfree in Red & Blue. Evolution, trade, breeding and events may still be possible but are not covered by this location list.