#012 · HeartGold Generations · changed in this game
Butterfree
BugFlyingCompoundEyes, Tinted Lens
In HeartGold Generations: First found in Route 2 (Grass (North, above Viridian Forest, day), Lv 3-10), and in 1 more area. Its type (Bug / Flying) and base stats (total 395) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it gains CompoundEyes and loses Compound Eyes. 7 of its 20 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, including Harden and Tackle.
Level-up moves 21
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gust A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage. | Flying | Spec | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | String Shot The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat. | Bug | Stat | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Bug Bite The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Confusion The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused. | Psychic | Spec | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| 9 | Confusion The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused. | Psychic | Spec | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| 12 | Supersonic The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. | Normal | Stat | — | 55 | 20 |
| 12 | Poison Powder A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. | Poison | Stat | — | 75 | 35 |
| 12 | Stun Spore The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. | Grass | Stat | — | 75 | 30 |
| 12 | Sleep Powder The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe. | Grass | Stat | — | 75 | 15 |
| 16 | Psybeam The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 19 | Silver Wind The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats. | Bug | Spec | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| 24 | Whirlwind The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 26 | Safeguard The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 25 |
| 31 | Bug Buzz The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 32 | Air Slash The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch. | Flying | Spec | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| 37 | Rage Powder The user scatters a cloud of powder, making foes attack only the user. | Bug | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 37 | Captivate If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 38 | Tailwind The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns. | Flying | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 45 | Quiver Dance The user mystically dances, raising its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed. | Bug | Stat | — | — | 20 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 35
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | — |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | — |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | — |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | 60 |
| TM48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — |
| TM51 | Roost | Flying | — |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | — |
| TM62 | Silver Wind | Bug | 60 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | — |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | — |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | — |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | — |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Where to find Butterfree
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 | Grass (North, above Viridian Forest, day) | 3-10 | |
| Route 2 | Grass (North, above Viridian Forest, day, Hoenn Sound) | 3-10 | |
| Route 2 | Grass (North, above Viridian Forest, day, Sinnoh Sound) | 3-10 | |
| Route 2 | Grass (South, below Viridian Forest, morning) | 3-10 | |
| Route 2 | Grass (South, below Viridian Forest, morning, Hoenn Sound) | 3-10 | |
| Route 2 | Grass (South, below Viridian Forest, morning, Sinnoh Sound) | 3-10 | |
| Viridian Forest | Grass (morning) | 3-7 | |
| Viridian Forest | Grass (morning, Hoenn Sound) | 3-7 | |
| Viridian Forest | Grass (morning, Sinnoh Sound) | 3-7 |
Other changes in this game
- Tutor moves: Ominous Wind, Snore, Air Cutter, Signal Beam, Twister, Swift, String Shot, Tailwind, Bug Bite