# Butterfree - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Butterfree in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Butterfree)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Butterfree
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Sleep Powder**: 99.970%
- **Tailwind**: 95.696%
- **Protect**: 55.173%
- **Air Slash**: 44.662%
- **Bug Buzz**: 40.309%
- **Energy Ball**: 40.004%
- **Rage Powder**: 18.391%
- **Other**: 5.795%

## Common Abilities
- **Compound Eyes**: 99.998%
- **Tinted Lens**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 96.732%
- **Other**: 3.268%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 87.908%
- **Tapu Lele**: 78.783%
- **Metagross**: 37.529%
- **Muk-Alola**: 34.411%
- **Kommo-o**: 16.057%
- **Jolteon**: 15.210%

## FAQ for Butterfree in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Butterfree?
Butterfree is frequently paired with Garchomp, Tapu Lele, Metagross, Muk-Alola. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 73.596% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Butterfree?
Butterfree is most effectively run with the ability **Compound Eyes** (99.998%) and the item **Focus Sash** (96.732%).

### 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 vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Butterfree) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Butterfree
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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