Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Bug/Flying-type:
Bug
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0.25x
2x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Water
0.25x
0x
2x
2x
4x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Butterfree? These builds are optimized for Red/Blue Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Red/Blue metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Butterfree, an incredible Pokémon boasting Bug and Flying attributes. It's to see Butterfree show up as a Red/Blue opponent. There were no known abilities or equippable items back in the Red/Blue Pokémon games. It is weak to Electric, Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, and Rock-typed attacks. Discover Butterfree's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
For those intense single battles, Butterfree is a phenomenal Support. From the original 151, few Pokemon could compare to Butterfree at the start of the Pokemon metagame. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type.
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (33% chance to lower the target's special by 1 stage). ◆ Sleep Powder is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep). ◆ Mega Drain is a special 40-base power Grass-type move (Butterfree recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ String Shot is a status move (lowers the target's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Stun Spore is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Species: Butterfree Moveset: - Psychic / Psybeam - Solar Beam / Mega Drain - Harden - Sleep Powder
Special Sweeper Butterfree (Retro)
Butterfree stands out as an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to crush rivals using powerful special attacks. The game was competely different back in Generation 1. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type.
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (33% chance to lower the target's special by 1 stage). ◆ Psybeam is a special 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target). ◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2). ◆ Mega Drain is a special 40-base power Grass-type move (Butterfree recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Harden is a status move (raises your Butterfree's defense by 1 stage). ◆ Sleep Powder is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Butterfree can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Red/Blue generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Butterfree.
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Damage Modifiers:
Type-matchup: Sort through and determine which moves would best work versus an opponent of the typing you select.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Butterfree can perform in Red/Blue. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RB Move and Ability Combos for Butterfree
Moves that inflict status: Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Toxic
Moves that boost Butterfree's stats
Harden
Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Butterfree
Mega Drain
Other
Psychic
Reflect
Rest
Sleep Powder
String Shot
Stun Spore
Teleport
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Butterfree in Red and Blue
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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