#012 · Generation 1
Gigantamax Butterfree
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 1,827 / 2,065
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,044 / 1,305
- Research CP (L15)
- 783
- Buddy distance
- 1 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Gigantamax Butterfree has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CMax Battle attackergigantamax#1 Bug · 216 per Max Move
Gigantamax Butterfree ranks #1 of 13 Bug-type Max attackers: 216 damage per G-Max Befuddle at level 40 (fast move Bug Bite, needs an Elite TM). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
Collection value
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Befuddle): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- 2 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Cannot be traded, so transfer only real spares.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Caterpie- →12 candy
Metapod - →50 candy
Butterfree
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Butterfree can Dynamax, and a Gigantamax version exists. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerC Gigantamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
No raid data (unreleased or no damaging moves).
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Struggle BugSTAB | bug | 15 | +15 | 1.5s | 10.0 | 9 | +8 | 3 turns |
Confusion | psychic | 19 | +14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 16 | +14 | 4 turns |
Bug BiteElite TMSTAB | bug | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 4 | +3 | 1 turn |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | 95 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.90 | 100 | -60 | 30% chance: -1 foe Def |
Psychic | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.90 | 75 | -55 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
Signal BeamSTAB | bug | 75 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.50 | 75 | -55 | 20% chance: -1 foe Atk, -1 foe Def |
Questions people ask
- Is Gigantamax Butterfree good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Gigantamax Butterfree is C-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Gigantamax Butterfree?
- Gigantamax Butterfree has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Can Gigantamax Butterfree be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Gigantamax Butterfree is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Fashion Week 2021 OutfitEvent costume
Fashion Week 2021 OutfitGender variant