A Butterfree with the Gigantamax Factor takes this form when it Dynamaxes: a new look, and a G-Max Move in place of one type’s Max Move. Gigantamax is in Sword & Shield, not in Pokémon Champions.

For Champions sets, usage and moves

ButterfreeHow Dynamax works →

Base stats

Total 395 · Higher than 37% of Pokémon

HP60135–167230–324

Atk4558–10685–207

Def5063–11294–218

SpA9099–156166–306

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe7081–134130–262

Total395Higher than 37% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to 5 types, 1 of them 4×, resists 3, immune to 1

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

BugFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Rock

2×

ElectricFireFlyingIce

Resists

½×

Bug

¼×

FightingGrass

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

2 abilities

Compound Eyes
This Pokémon's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
Other Pokémon with Compound Eyes 11
Venonat Yanma Dustox Nincada Joltik Galvantula Scatterbug Vivillon Blipbug Dottler Rellor
Tinted Lens, hidden ability
This Pokémon's attacks that are not very effective on a target deal double damage.
Other Pokémon with Tinted Lens 11
Venonat Venomoth Hoothoot Noctowl Illumise Mothim Yanmega Sigilyph Hisuian Braviary Nymble Lokix

Evolution

#0010CaterpieBug
1. Level 7
  #0011MetapodBug
  1. Level 10
    #0012ButterfreeBugFlying

Where to find

Wild in 4 games

Evolves from Metapod: Level 10.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake AxewellFlying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Slumbering Weald (Deep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake AxewellFlying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Slumbering Weald (Deep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6

Ultra Moon 3 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22
Melemele MeadowSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Route 5SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Ultra Sun 3 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 19–22
Melemele MeadowSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Route 5SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Moon 3 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 18–21
Melemele MeadowSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Route 5SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Sun 3 areas

Lush JungleSOS Battle · Lv 18–21
Melemele MeadowSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Route 5SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

White 1 area

Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50

SoulSilver 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–30

HeartGold 6 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 6–8
National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–30
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–8
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–8
Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 25–28
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7

XD 1 area

Cipher Key Lair 4FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30

Crystal 4 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14

Gold 12 areas

Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 4 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 4 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 3 areas

All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60

Sword 3 areas

All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 45 · medium growth

EV yield: 2 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 178
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

1 egg group · 15 egg cycles

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Pokédex entries

Category: Butterfly Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#012Original Johto#026Updated Johto#026Central Kalos#025Original Alola#019Original Melemele#019Original Akala#010Updated Alola#019Updated Melemele#019Updated Akala#010Let’s Go Kanto#012Galar#015

No Pokédex entries for Gigantamax Butterfree in our data. Butterfree’s entries are on its page.

Names around the world

English: Butterfree
Japanese: バタフリー
Japanese (romaji): Butterfree
Korean: 버터플
Chinese (Traditional): 巴大蝶
Chinese (Simplified): 巴大蝶
French: Papilusion
German: Smettbo
Spanish: Butterfree
Italian: Butterfree

Biology

Biology · design and origin · 1 form

Butterfree is the evolved form of Metapod, an evolution of Caterpie. It is an insect-like Pokémon, resembling a butterfly. Its purple body features two segments, and its mouth, hands, and feet are blue.

It features red compound eyes, a pair of antennae, small white fangs, and white wings with a black pattern. Its wings are covered in poisonous, water-repelling powder, which it uses to defend itself and fly in the rain. It goes from flower to flower to collect nectar, and rubs honey onto the hairs of its legs to carry back to its nest.

It spreads its scales around to defend nearby Caterpie from predators. It competes with Cutiefly for territory.

Design & origin

Butterfree is based on a butterfly, while its previous forms are based on a caterpillar and chrysalis. Entomologist Rebecca M. Kittel argued that while it bore a resemblance to Aporia crataegi, it had teeth instead of a proboscis which members of that species of butterflies have, and that its two-segmented body differed from adult insects' three-segmented bodies.

Forms

Gigantamax Butterfree

BugFlyingCompound Eyes Tinted Lens

BST 395

In addition to becoming significantly larger, Gigantamax Butterfree gains larger wings, and has been compared to the kaiju Mothra. The edges of its wings become green, as do its antennae, with green scales flaking off as it floats in midair.

These scales can paralyze, poison, or lull its opponents to sleep. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Befuddle.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon, Butterfree · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

1 generation, animated from Gen VIII

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Polls & views

1 poll · Wikipedia views

Official vote, JapanButterfree: #250 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
WikipediaButterfree: Wikipedia views: #38 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 1,437 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Gigantamax Butterfree

Gigantamax

Base stats