Type Matchups
Butterfree is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. It's weak to Rock, Fire, Electric moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Butterfree by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Butterfree excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 395.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Butterfree fits into these proven competitive cores:
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
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Add to Team Builder →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfree weak to?
Butterfree is weak to Rock (4×), Fire (2×), Electric (2×), Ice (2×), Flying (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Butterfree?
The best teammates for Butterfree are Geodude, Graveler, Golem because they resist Butterfree's key weaknesses.
Is Butterfree good for competitive?
Butterfree can work on a team with proper support. Butterfree excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 395.
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Butterfree is a Bug-type Pokémon
Butterfree is a Flying-type Pokémon
Geodude covers Butterfree's weaknesses
Graveler covers Butterfree's weaknesses
Golem covers Butterfree's weaknesses
Magnemite covers Butterfree's weaknesses
Magneton covers Butterfree's weaknesses
Butterfree is available in Sword Shield
Butterfree is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Butterfree is available in Sun Moon
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