Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Butterfree takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 459
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,044 CP
Butterfree moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Struggle Bug STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Bug Bite STAB Elite | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Psychic Best | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Signal Beam STAB | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Butterfree is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Butterfree
How to get Butterfree
- Evolve from
- Metapod · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Butterfree knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 44 | 1,579 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,709 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,008 | 1,070 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,254 | 1,331 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,008 | 1,070 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 762 | 809 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,008 | 1,070 |
Is Butterfree good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Butterfree has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (167), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Butterfree deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 81 |
| Lv 3 | 136 |
| Lv 4 | 191 |
| Lv 5 | 246 |
| Lv 6 | 301 |
| Lv 7 | 356 |
| Lv 8 | 411 |
| Lv 9 | 467 |
| Lv 10 | 522 |
| Lv 11 | 574 |
| Lv 12 | 626 |
| Lv 13 | 678 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 730 |
| Lv 15 | 783 |
| Lv 16 | 835 |
| Lv 17 | 887 |
| Lv 18 | 939 |
| Lv 19 | 991 |
| Lv 20 | 1,044 |
| Lv 21 | 1,096 |
| Lv 22 | 1,148 |
| Lv 23 | 1,200 |
| Lv 24 | 1,253 |
| Lv 25 | 1,305 |
| Lv 26 | 1,357 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,409 |
| Lv 28 | 1,461 |
| Lv 29 | 1,514 |
| Lv 30 | 1,566 |
| Lv 31 | 1,592 |
| Lv 32 | 1,618 |
| Lv 33 | 1,644 |
| Lv 34 | 1,670 |
| Lv 35 | 1,696 |
| Lv 36 | 1,722 |
| Lv 37 | 1,748 |
| Lv 38 | 1,775 |
| Lv 39 | 1,801 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,827 |
| Lv 41 | 1,850 |
| Lv 42 | 1,873 |
| Lv 43 | 1,897 |
| Lv 44 | 1,920 |
| Lv 45 | 1,944 |
| Lv 46 | 1,968 |
| Lv 47 | 1,992 |
| Lv 48 | 2,016 |
| Lv 49 | 2,041 |
| Lv 50 | 2,065 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0012
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 32.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0012_POKEMON_BUTTERFREE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Butterfree in Pokemon GO?
Butterfree's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Butterfree's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Butterfree takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug, so avoid those types against it.
What is Butterfree's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Butterfree reaches 2,065 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,827 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Butterfree?
A perfect 15/15/15 Butterfree shows 1,044 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,305 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Butterfree better than regular Butterfree?
Shadow Butterfree deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Butterfree in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Metapod (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Butterfree be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Butterfree depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.