Butterfree - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Butterfree can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
10ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
12Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
12Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
12Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
16GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
18SupersonicNormalStatus 55
22WhirlwindNormalStatus
24PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
28Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
30TailwindFlyingStatus
34Rage PowderBugStatus
36SafeguardNormalStatus
40CaptivateNormalStatus 100
42Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
46Quiver DanceBugStatus

Egg moves

Butterfree does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon X & Y.

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon X & Y by a previous evolution of Butterfree. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100 Level up
HardenNormalStatus Level up
String ShotBugStatus 95 Level up
TackleNormalPhysical 50 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree does not learn any HMs in Pokémon X & Y.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Butterfree can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
DefogFlyingStatus Generation 4 — HM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Butterfree learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
10ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
12Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
12Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
12Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
16GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
18SupersonicNormalStatus 55
22WhirlwindNormalStatus
24PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
28Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
30TailwindFlyingStatus
34Rage PowderBugStatus
36SafeguardNormalStatus
40CaptivateNormalStatus 100
42Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
46Quiver DanceBugStatus

Egg moves

Butterfree does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move Tutor moves

Butterfree can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire by a previous evolution of Butterfree. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100 Level up
HardenNormalStatus Level up
String ShotBugStatus 95 Level up
TackleNormalPhysical 50 100 Level up
Iron DefenseSteelStatus Move tutor

Moves learnt by HM

Butterfree does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Moves learnt by TM

Butterfree is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Butterfree can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
DefogFlyingStatus Generation 4 — HM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor