Sign in to mark the Butterfree you own and where each one is.
Where to catch it
17 games
FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Shiny: yes
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve MetapodEvolutionBrilliant Diamond only
Level 10.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Brilliant aura (number battled) up to 1 in 585 (battled 500+ · brilliant aura spawns only)
- Raid odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
East Lake AxewellWild
Lv. 8–60 · Overworld Flying
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's MirrorWild
Lv. 28–60 · Overworld · Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Rolling FieldsWild
Lv. 7–60 · Overworld Flying · Fog, Intense Sun, Overcast, Raining, Sandstorm, Snowing, Snowstorm, Thunderstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Raid odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Dynamax Adventures 1 in 300 (Max Lair only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Catch combo up to 1 in 341 (catch combo 31+)
Viridian ForestWildLet's Go, Pikachu! only
Lv. 3–6 · Overworld
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Crystal (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- SOS chaining up to 1 in 315 (chain 31+)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Gold/Silver (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Azalea Town — AreaWildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Ilex ForestWildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Lake of RageWildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 2 — South Towards Viridian CityWildGold only
Lv. 7 · Walk · Morning
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 26WildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 27WildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 34WildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 35WildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 36WildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 37WildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 38WildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 39WildGold only
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High, Headbutt Low, Headbutt Normal
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Sun/Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- SOS chaining up to 1 in 315 (chain 31+)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Red/Blue (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
Shiny: yes
Yellow (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 200 (chain 40+ · grass only)
- Friend Safari 1 in 819 (Friend Safari only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Black 2/White 2
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Pinwheel Forest — Hidden Grotto Inner AreaWildWhite 2 only
Lv. 55–59 · Hidden Grotto
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny locked
Black/White
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Shiny: yes
HeartGold/SoulSilver
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Ilex ForestWildHeartGold only
Lv. 6–8 · Headbutt
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 2 — North Towards Pewter CityWildHeartGold only
Lv. 7–8 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 2 — South Towards Viridian CityWildHeartGold only
Lv. 7–8 · Walk · Morning
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 47WildHeartGold only
Lv. 25–28 · Headbutt
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Viridian ForestWildHeartGold only
Lv. 7 · Walk · Morning
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Platinum
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Evolve MetapodEvolution
Level up to 10.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Diamond/Pearl
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Evolve MetapodEvolution
Evolves at level 10.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Missing a way to catch it? Suggest an encounter