Butterfree Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

60

Attack

45

Defense

50

Sp. Atk

90

Sp. Def

80

Speed

70

Total

395

Evolution

1. Caterpie
2. →
   Metapod
3. →
   Butterfree

Best counters to Butterfree

• DiancieHits for 4×
• NihilegoHits for 4×
• StakatakaHits for 4×
• ArcheopsHits for 4×
• Hisuian ArcanineHits for 4×
• AggronHits for 4×

Other Bug/Flying Pokémon

• Scyther
• Mega Pinsir
• Ledyba
• Ledian
• Yanma
• Beautifly
• Masquerain
• Ninjask
• Mothim
• Combee
• Vespiquen
• Yanmega

Frequently asked questions

What is Butterfree weak to?

As a Bug/Flying type, Butterfree takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Butterfree resistant to?

Butterfree resists Bug, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Butterfree?

Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Nihilego and Stakataka, which hit Butterfree with super-effective attacks.