Learn all there is to know about Butterfree in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee! Guide includes Pokemon's location, compatible moves, types & base stats.
Table of Contents
Butterfree - Overview & Master Trainer

Pokemon Type
Butterfree - Base Stats
| HP | ![]() ![]() |
|---|---|
| Attack | ![]() ![]() |
| Defense | ![]() ![]() |
| Sp.Atk | ![]() ![]() |
| Sp.Def | ![]() ![]() |
| Speed | ![]() ![]() |
| Total | 395 |
Master Trainer Location for Butterfree

Viridian Forest (gatehouse to Pewter City)
Master Trainers - Info, Battle, and LocationType Strength / Weakness Chart
Butterfree - Type Chart
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×4 | ![]() |
| ×2 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.5 | ![]() |
| ×0.25 | ![]() ![]() |
| No Effect | ![]() |
Type Strength / Weakness Reference
How to Catch Butterfree
Where to Find Butterfree in Let's Go Pikachu
- Viridian Forest
Where to Find Butterfree in Let's Go Eevee
- None
Butterfree - Evolution Chart
| Name | How to Evolution |
|---|---|
Caterpie | None |
Metapod | Lv.7: Evolve from Caterpie |
Butterfree | Lv.10: Evolve from Metapod |
Catch Candy
- Courage Candy (Sp. Def +1)
- Smart Candy (Sp. Atk +1)
Pokedex Entry
Pokedex Information & Description
| No | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 012 | 32.0kg | 1.1m |
Butterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.
Butterfree - Move Sets
Moves Learnt by Levelling Up
| Move Level | Type Category | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gust Learnt at Lv.1 | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Confusion Learnt at Lv.1 | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| Poison Powder Learnt at Lv.13 | ![]() | - | 75 | 35 |
| Stun Spore Learnt at Lv.13 | ![]() | - | 75 | 30 |
| Sleep Powder Learnt at Lv.13 | ![]() | - | 75 | 15 |
| Psybeam Learnt at Lv.16 | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| Supersonic Learnt at Lv.19 | ![]() | - | 55 | 20 |
| Quiver Dance Learnt at Lv.22 | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Whirlwind Learnt at Lv.25 | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Air Slash Learnt at Lv.28 | ![]() | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| Bug Buzz Learnt at Lv.31 | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
Moves Learnt by Using TMs
| Move TM | Type Category | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt Learnt at TM01 | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| Teleport Learnt at TM04 | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Rest Learnt at TM05 | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Protect Learnt at TM07 | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Substitute Learnt at TM08 | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Reflect Learnt at TM09 | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Facade Learnt at TM12 | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| U-turn Learnt at TM18 | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Toxic Learnt at TM27 | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| Psychic Learnt at TM40 | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| Shadow Ball Learnt at TM43 | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Solar Beam Learnt at TM45 | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| Hyper Beam Learnt at TM48 | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| Roost Learnt at TM50 | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Mega Drain Learnt at TM53 | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Dream Eater Learnt at TM59 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 15 |

