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.
Competitive Information for Butterfree (Gmax) [Sword/Shield]
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Weakness Chart for Bug/Flying-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
2x
0.25x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.25x
0x
2x
4x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Butterfree-gmax? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Butterfree-Gmax, an outstanding Pokémon boasting Bug and Flying attributes. It's a sight to see Butterfree-Gmax out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Discover Butterfree-Gmax's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Butterfree proves to be a first-rate Special Sweeper for single battles. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with lethal special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Butterfree's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Compound Eyes, Butterfree's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Pollen Puff is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (if the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max hp). ◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Butterfree recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Butterfree-gmax? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Doubles Special Sweeper Butterfree-Gmax (Compound Eyes)
Butterfree shows a distinguished Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. The intention of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with brute special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Butterfree's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Compound Eyes, Butterfree's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage). ◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Electroweb is a special 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage). ◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Butterfree-gmax can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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-gmax.
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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-gmax can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Butterfree-gmax
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Rage Powder
Moves that Break Screens: Defog
Moves that inflict status: Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Toxic
Moves that boost Butterfree-gmax's stats
Curse
Harden
Iron Defense
Quiver Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Butterfree-gmax
Baton Pass
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Roost
Teleport
Toxic
U-turn
Common Effort Values for Butterfree-gmax in Sword and Shield
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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