Butterfree Pokémon Moon: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Butterfree in Pokémon Moon. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Moon
AlolaButterfree Pokemon Moon Pokedex Entry
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Pokemon Moon Butterfree Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Moon Butterfree Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Butterfree via various methods in Pokémon Moon.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| gust | — | — |
| gust | — | Lv. 1 |
| confusion | — | Lv. 1 |
| confusion | — | Lv. 11 |
| poison powder | — | Lv. 13 |
| stun spore | — | Lv. 13 |
| sleep powder | — | Lv. 13 |
| psybeam | — | Lv. 17 |
| silver wind | — | Lv. 19 |
| supersonic | — | Lv. 23 |
| safeguard | — | Lv. 25 |
| whirlwind | — | Lv. 29 |
| bug buzz | — | Lv. 31 |
| rage powder | — | Lv. 35 |
| captivate | — | Lv. 37 |
| tailwind | — | Lv. 41 |
| air slash | — | Lv. 43 |
| quiver dance | — | Lv. 47 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Moon Butterfree Locations
Butterfree can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Moon, including Alola Route 5 Area, Lush Jungle South, and Melemele Meadow Area. The most reliable spawn is at Melemele Meadow Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 9 and 12 by sos encounter with a 15% encounter rate.
Alola Route 5 Area
2 encounters- sos encounterLv. 13-1615%Uncommon
- walkLv. 13-161%Very Rare
Lush Jungle South
1 encounter- sos encounterLv. 18-2115%Uncommon
Melemele Meadow Area
2 encounters- sos encounterLv. 9-1215%Uncommon
- walkLv. 9-121%Very Rare