# Butterfree - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Butterfree in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Butterfree)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Butterfree
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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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**: 99.129%
- **Rage Powder**: 94.343%
- **Protect**: 81.735%
- **Bug Buzz**: 74.981%
- **Pollen Puff**: 24.231%
- **Tailwind**: 15.750%
- **Other**: 9.831%

## Common Abilities
- **Compound Eyes**: 98.349%
- **Tinted Lens**: 1.651%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 97.821%
- **Other**: 2.179%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 88.092%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 85.727%
- **Whimsicott**: 76.130%
- **Charizard**: 74.321%
- **Pikachu**: 74.290%
- **Incineroar**: 15.535%

## FAQ for Butterfree in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Butterfree?
Butterfree is frequently paired with Kyogre, Zacian-Crowned, Whimsicott, Charizard. 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 75.951% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Butterfree?
Butterfree is most effectively run with the ability **Compound Eyes** (98.349%) and the item **Focus Sash** (97.821%).

### 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 ss-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/ss/Butterfree) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Butterfree
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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