# Butterfree - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Butterfree in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Butterfree)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Butterfree
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Butterfree.

## Common Moves
- **Sleep Powder**: 95.625%
- **Protect**: 91.913%
- **Rage Powder**: 90.482%
- **Pollen Puff**: 90.404%
- **Hurricane**: 7.673%
- **Tailwind**: 6.120%
- **Other**: 17.783%

## Common Abilities
- **Compound Eyes**: 98.200%
- **Tinted Lens**: 1.800%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 89.444%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.934%
- **Other**: 3.622%

## Common Teammates
- **Torkoal**: 81.889%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 79.509%
- **Venusaur**: 75.835%
- **Mimikyu**: 74.004%
- **Bisharp**: 55.405%
- **Dusclops**: 8.531%

## FAQ for Butterfree in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Butterfree?
The most common moves for Butterfree are Sleep Powder, Protect, Rage Powder, Pollen Puff. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Butterfree?
Butterfree is frequently paired with Torkoal, Calyrex-Ice, Venusaur, Mimikyu. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 79.318% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Butterfree?
Butterfree is most effectively run with the ability **Compound Eyes** (98.200%) and the item **Focus Sash** (89.444%).

### 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 series8-1760 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/series8/Butterfree) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Butterfree
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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