#0012 · Gen 1 · 395 BST
Butterfree
An early-evolution Bug/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Special Attack. Common ability: Compound Eyes.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/58/63/99/90/81
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/106/112/156/145/134
Abilities
The Pokémon can use énot very effectiveé moves to deal regular damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Butterfree
Butterfree is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 395. An early-evolution Bug/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Special Attack. Common ability: Compound Eyes.
Best stat: Special Attack (90 base)
Butterfree's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Special Attack and 70 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Compound Eyes
- Tinted Lens
How to use Butterfree competitively
Open the damage calculator with Butterfree selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Butterfree appears in the species dropdown. Drop Butterfree into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0012 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Bug / Flying |
| Abilities | Compound Eyes, Tinted Lens |
| Base Stat Total | 395 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 45 / 50 / 90 / 80 / 70 |