ArtworkPokémon Sword & ShieldGalar · 2019#015 in the Galar dex
Butterfree #0012
BugFlying
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.”
“It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.”
Base stats
Base stat total 395
HP
60
Atk
45
Def
50
SpA
90
SpD
80
Spe
70
Total395
Abilities
Moves learned by level-up
The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gust | Flying | 40 |
| 1 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — |
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | — |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 |
| 4 | Supersonic | Normal | — |
| 8 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 |
| 12 | Poison Powder | Poison | — |
| 12 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — |
| 12 | Stun Spore | Grass | — |
| 16 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 |
| 20 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| 24 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 |
| 32 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 |
| 36 | Tailwind | Flying | — |
| 40 | Rage Powder | Bug | — |
| 44 | Quiver Dance | Bug | — |
TM / HM moves
Move tutor moves
Type matchups
How Butterfree takes damage in battle.
Weak to
Rock4×Flying2×Fire2×Electric2×Ice2×
Resists
Bug½×Fighting¼×Grass¼×Ground0×
Evolution line
Where to find Butterfree in Sword & Shield
Butterfree can't be found in the wild in Sword & Shield— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.