As a Bug/Flying type, Butterfree has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 60
Attack: 45
Defense: 50
Sp. Atk: 90
Sp. Def: 80
Speed: 70
Total: 395

Butterfree has a base stat total of 395, higher than 33% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (90) well above Attack (45), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 60 HP, 50 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Butterfree can have the abilities Compound Eyes and Tinted Lens.

How to beat Butterfree

The best way to beat Butterfree is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves.