# Butterfree - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Butterfree in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Butterfree)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Butterfree
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Sleep Powder**: 91.327%
- **Quiver Dance**: 80.836%
- **Bug Buzz**: 73.567%
- **Dream Eater**: 46.057%
- **Air Slash**: 32.286%
- **Energy Ball**: 26.193%
- **Rage Powder**: 19.146%
- **Skill Swap**: 9.998%
- **Giga Drain**: 5.849%
- **Other**: 14.741%

## Common Abilities
- **Compound Eyes**: 88.877%
- **Tinted Lens**: 11.123%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 94.410%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.329%
- **Other**: 3.261%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 39.628%
- **Ninetales**: 27.528%
- **Exeggutor**: 27.481%
- **Jumpluff**: 25.958%
- **Meloetta**: 25.958%
- **Tauros**: 23.866%

## FAQ for Butterfree in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Butterfree?
The most common moves for Butterfree are Sleep Powder, Quiver Dance, Bug Buzz, Dream Eater. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Butterfree?
Butterfree is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Ninetales, Exeggutor, Jumpluff. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Butterfree?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Butterfree?
The top build for Butterfree features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 33.166% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Butterfree?
Butterfree is most effectively run with the ability **Compound Eyes** (88.877%) and the item **Focus Sash** (94.410%).

### What is the most common role for Butterfree?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Butterfree often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Butterfree?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **395** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Butterfree on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Butterfree) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Butterfree
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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