Butterfree バタフリー Butterfree
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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
3′07″ Imperial
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1.1 m Metric
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3′07″/1.1 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
70.5 lbs. Imperial
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32.0 kg Metric
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70.5 lbs./32.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 160
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Battle Exp.: 1601*
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Butterfree (Japanese: バタフリー Butterfree) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon. It is the final form of Caterpie.
Biology
Physiology
Butterfree resembles a vaguely anthropomorphic butterfly. Unlike true insects, it only has four legs, which are a pale blue color. It has a nose-like structure which is a similar color. Its body’s coloration is a darker purple-blue. It has large veined wings which are white with black markings, in very rare cases individuals may be born with pinkish coloration. The markings can help distinguish male and female individuals. It has large compound eyes which tend to be a reddish color. Like members of the order Lepidoptera, Butterfree’s wings are covered in fine scales. Its legs are covered in fine hairs which aid in the collection of honey.
Gender differences
A female has black spots on the lower parts of her wings.
Special abilities
The waterproof scales on Butterfree’s wings are loosely attached, and if the Butterfree flaps them hard enough, they will be released into the air. This resulting “dust” is toxic, and can be irritating if inhaled.
Behavior
Butterfree spends most of its time foraging for nectar and pollen from flowers. In the wild they need to eat constantly. Special adaptations such as waterproofing on their wings, and tiny hairs on their legs let them gather food even in the rain. Butterfree will roam up to six miles from their nest in search of honey. During breeding season, Butterfree take to the air en-masse. Female Butterfree generally choose their mates on the basis of performed aerial aerobics, however other factors may come into play. In order to mate, male Butterfree appeal to a female Butterfree they wish to mate with by performing the courtship dance. If the female is receptive she will also reciprocate by joining in performing the courtship dance to the other male Butterfree as he also continues to "dance".
Habitat
Butterfree can be found in forests and wooded areas with high amounts of moisture and mist. They can also sometimes be found flying near the ocean, which may be part of their migratory breeding pattern.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Butterfree collect and consume pollen and honey from flowers. Butterfree also consume sap from trees if they have been opened by Heracross.
In the animeIn the mangaIn the TCGGame data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Its wings, covered with Template:M2, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
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Stadium
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Its wings are covered with Template:M2. If you see one flapping its wings, be careful not to inhale any of the dust.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
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Silver
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Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.
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Crystal
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It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.
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Stadium 2
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It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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It has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can seek, extract, and carry honey from flowers blooming over six miles away.
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FireRed
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The wings are protected by a rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.
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LeafGreen
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In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
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Pearl
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It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Alternate games
- Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set)
- In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air.
- Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Discovery)
- It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 385
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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Special moves
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
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Evolution
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Sprites
Trivia
- Butterfree is the first Pokémon shown in the anime to have an alternate color. However, this alternate color was pink, which is not the same as the alternate color of Butterfree in the games, in which only its wings, feet, hands, and mouth are pink.
- The Butterfree species has been trained by four anime trainers: Ash, Ritchie, Solidad, and Drew.
- Butterfree shares the same species name with Beautifly. They are both known as the Butterfly Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Butterfree's sprite depicts it with white antennae, similar to Venonat; however, this color of antennae has never been shown before or since.
- Butterfree is compatible with the Generation III move tutor for Swift, but is incompatible with the TM in Generation IV that teaches the same move.
Origin
Its design appears to be based upon a common butterfly, most likely a Cabbage White butterfly, more specifically, Aporia crataegi.
Name origin
Butterfree's name is a combination of butterfly and free, possibly referring to its ability to fly after being grounded for two evolutionary stages.
In other languages
- German: Smettbo
- French: Papilusion - Papillon means butterfly, and illusion is the same as in English.
- Korean: 버터플 Beoteopeul - Corruption of butterfly.
- Chinese (Taiwan): 巴大蝴 Ba Dá Hú - 巴大, sound of 'butter' in butterfree, 蝴, first part of 蝴蝶 meaning butterfly
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 巴他蝶 Ba Ta Díe - 巴他, sound of 'butter' in butterfree, 蝶, second part of 蝴蝶 meaning butterfly
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