Learn all about the Max CP, Base Stats, Recommended move, Type Strength & Weakness, Rating and Climate Boost for Butterfree in Pokemon Go!
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Butterfree - Rating, Stats & Max CP

Butterfree - Type & Rating
Check Out All Pokemon ListMax CP & Base Stats
*Base Stats indicates the specie unique hidden status.
| Max CP | ![]() ![]() | 240 / 461 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | ![]() ![]() | 244 / 461 |
| Attack | ![]() ![]() | 191 / 461 |
| Defense | ![]() ![]() | 224 / 461 |
Butterfree - Type Strength / Weakness Chart
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×2.56 | ![]() |
| ×1.6 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.625 | ![]() |
| ×0.39 | ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.244 | ![]() |
Butterfree - Learnable & Recommended Move Sets
Recommended Move Sets
*Recommended move are rated based on its DPS, EPS, Matching Type Damage Multiplier (x1.2), windup time and number of effective types.
| Attack | Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Attack | Struggle Bug | Confusion |
| Charge Attack | Bug Buzz | Bug Buzz |
Learnable Moves
Fast Attack
| Move | Damage (DPS) | EPS | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Struggle Bug | 15 (12.00) | 10.0 | 1.5 sec |
Confusion | 20 (12.50) | 9.4 | 1.6 sec |
Bug Bite (※) | 5 () | 12.0 | 0.5 sec |
Charge Attack
| Move | Gauges | Power | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Bug Buzz | 2 | 90 | 3.7 sec |
Psychic | 1 | 100 | 2.8 sec |
Signal Beam | 2 | 75 | 2.9 sec |
(*)Legacy Moves are unobtainable today.
Check Out Legacy Moves ListCombo DPS
| Ranking | Fast Attack / Charge Attack | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bug Bite / Bug Buzz | 15.00 |
| 2nd | Bug Bite / Signal Beam | 14.87 |
| 3rd | Bug Bite / Psychic | 13.90 |
| 4th | Confusion / Bug Buzz | 13.67 |
| 5th | Confusion / Signal Beam | 13.45 |
| 6th | Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz | 13.41 |
| 7th | Struggle Bug / Signal Beam | 13.15 |
| 8th | Confusion / Psychic | 12.65 |
| 9th | Struggle Bug / Psychic | 12.26 |
| DPS | Power / Casting Time (*Power value includes the value after adding the type-match Damage Multiplier). DPS value does not include the multiplier from IV or Pokemon's Levels. |
|---|---|
| EPS | Charge Time / Casting Time. Represents the meter gain efficiency of the said move. |
| Startup | Amount of time from when the move was initiated up to the time the damage is dealt. |
| Recovery | Amount of time required to initiate a dodge or next attack once a move have been initiated. |
Butterfree - Shiny Information
Butterfree - Shiny Version
| Normal | Shiny |
|---|---|
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Difference Between Normal vs. Shiny
Butterfree will have green eyes and his mouth, hands, and feet will be pink.
Check Out What Are Shiny Pokemon: GuideButterfree - Evolution & Pokedex Entry
Butterfree - Evolution List
| Pokemon | Requirements |
|---|---|
Caterpie | Evolves to Metapod with 12 Candies |
Metapod | Evolves to Butterfree with 50 Candies |
Butterfree | - |
Where to Find & Buddy Candy Distance
| In Wild | In Lush Greenery |
|---|---|
| Egg | Will not appear from Eggs |
| Raid | None |
| Buddy Distance | 1km |
Pokedex Information & Description
| No | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 012 | 32kg | 1.1m |
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