Butterfree Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Butterfree in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 53 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarButterfree Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
Pokemon Sword Butterfree Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Butterfree Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Butterfree via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| gust | — | — |
| gust | — | Lv. 1 |
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| string shot | — | Lv. 1 |
| harden | — | Lv. 1 |
| bug bite | — | Lv. 1 |
| supersonic | — | Lv. 4 |
| confusion | — | Lv. 8 |
| poison powder | — | Lv. 12 |
| stun spore | — | Lv. 12 |
| sleep powder | — | Lv. 12 |
| psybeam | — | Lv. 16 |
| whirlwind | — | Lv. 20 |
| air slash | — | Lv. 24 |
| safeguard | — | Lv. 28 |
| bug buzz | — | Lv. 32 |
| tailwind | — | Lv. 36 |
| rage powder | — | Lv. 40 |
| quiver dance | — | Lv. 44 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Butterfree Locations
Butterfree can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Rolling Fields, Giants Mirror, and East Lake Axewell. The most reliable spawn is at Rolling Fields, where you'll find it between Lv. 7 and 10 by flying with a 75% encounter rate.
Slumbering Weald
2 encounters- grassLv. 45-47Hidden encountersNorthern Area5%Rare
- curryLv. 45-47Curry encountersNorthern Area21.43%Frequent
Rolling Fields
1 encounter- flyingLv. 7-10Visible encounters75%75%25%25%25%25%25%25%75%Flying
East Lake Axewell
1 encounter- flyingLv. 12-15Visible encountersFlying30%Frequent
Giants Mirror
1 encounter- grassLv. 28-30Visible encounters40%