Ash's Butterfree: Difference between revisions

====History====

=====[[Original series]]=====

Butterfree first appeared as a {{p|Caterpie}} at the end of ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]'', where it was staring at the group as they passed by. {{an|Misty}} was freaked out because it was a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and insisted that Ash do something. Ash then pulled out a {{i|Poké Ball}} and threw it at Caterpie, hoping to catch it. In [[EP003|the next episode]], Ash managed to successfully catch the [[Pokémon category|Worm Pokémon]], making it the first [[wild Pokémon]] he ever caught. Remarkably, Ash caught it without initiating a [[Pokémon battle]], which Misty attributed to Caterpie's weakness. Caterpie was quite fond of Misty, but, much to Caterpie's dismay, she kept her distance due to her fear. At night, Caterpie and [[Ash's Pikachu]] talked things over, and Caterpie revealed its desire to [[Evolution|evolve]] into a {{p|Butterfree}}. It became very sad as it was not sure it could do it, but Pikachu offered his support.

The next day, Caterpie was the first Pokémon Ash sent out against the next Pokémon he tried to capture, {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. With a large disadvantage against the {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, it was beaten severely and was quickly substituted for Pikachu. Later, when {{TRT}} appeared to attempt to steal Pikachu, Ash sent out his weakened Caterpie after Pikachu had been blinded and Pidgeotto was defeated. Despite Team Rocket's ridicule, it managed to take down both [[James's Koffing]] and [[Jessie's Ekans]] by using {{m|String Shot}} and {{m|Tackle}}, causing Team Rocket to run away. Just as Misty was about to get over her fear and congratulate Caterpie on its victory, it suddenly evolved into {{p|Metapod}}, which bothered her even more.

In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', Metapod was sent out in a battle against [[Samurai]]. Despite only being able to use {{m|Harden}}, it managed to defeat his {{p|Pinsir}} by solidifying so much that the Stag Beetle Pokémon's pincers broke. Samurai then decided to send his own Metapod out against Ash's. Neither, however, could attack as both sides could only use the [[move]] Harden. The battle was then interrupted by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}, and Metapod was carried off after Ash forgot to recall it. Ash felt guilty about this and became determined to get his Metapod back, finding it with a hive of {{p|Kakuna}}. Team Rocket showed up and woke up the whole hive of Beedrill with their {{motto}}, giving Ash a chance to rescue his Metapod. Metapod, however, was unhappy with Ash, but the Trainer tried to make an excuse and claim he didn't abandon Metapod. When Ash tripped on a rock and dropped Metapod, he owned up to his mistake and swore to never leave his Pokémon behind again. Metapod was moved by this and, seeing a Beedrill about to attack Ash, leaped up and took the blow, breaking the Beedrill's stinger and getting a large gash in its shell. Metapod then evolved into Butterfree and stopped all the Beedrill with its {{m|Sleep Powder}} attack.

Butterfree tried a second time to impress the pink Butterfree with its {{m|Whirlwind}} and Tackle attacks, but this tactic also failed. Then, Team Rocket showed up in a helicopter and captured all the Butterfree, with exception of Ash's, in a giant net. Butterfree pursued them, followed by the group in their hot air balloon, and they headed into a canyon where the Butterfree were stashed. While Ash handled the Rocket trio, Butterfree freed the captured Butterfree from their cage. Team Rocket tried a second time to capture all the Butterfree, only to be stopped by both Butterfree and Pikachu. Afterward, the pink Butterfree approached Ash's Butterfree and the two paired up. The two departed as Ash watched in tears, remembering what the two had been through together and wishing his dear friend a fond farewell.

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''=====

In ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'' and ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', Ash recalled the time he caught Caterpie.

====Personality and characteristics====

As a Caterpie, it had a very happy but shy attitude, shown to suffer from low self-esteem if it didn't make a good first impression. It was very hurt when Misty didn't take to it. It was also very brave, squaring up against a {{AP|Pidgeotto}} and then both of {{TRT}}'s Pokémon single-handedly. Its personality mellowed as a Metapod, becoming very laidback, but remained extremely loyal to its Trainer, jumping in front of a Beedrill to save him. After evolving into a Butterfree, it retained its bravery and positive attitude, but as was seen in ''[[EP021|Bye-Bye Butterfree]]'', its self-esteem still suffered when it didn't make a good first impression.

====Moves used====