A Butterfree discussion. Sue me, I'm using it on Netbattle with success, and I can only see DP improving it.
http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-dp/012.shtml
Stats:
HP: 60
ATK: 45
DEF: 50
SP ATK: 80
SP DEF: 80
Speed: 70
Trait: Compoundeyes. Raises the accuracy of Butterfree's moves by 30%.
Resistances: 2x Bug, 4x Grass, 4x Fight, Immune Ground
Not too bad but not that often seen. Can only really switch in on Grass and Fight moves. And Ground but that's a given
Weaknesses: 2x Flying, 2x Fire, 2x Electric, 2x Ice, 4x ROCK
Eep. Stealth Rock.
NOTABLE PHYSICAL MOVEPOOL:
Thief
U-Turn
Only Thief is truly worth it with Butterfree's piss poor attack. U-Turn might be useful in specific situations but don't do it.
NOTABLE SPECIAL MOVEPOOL:
Silver Wind
Bug Buzz
Hidden Power
Giga Drain
Psychic
Shadow Ball
Energy Ball
Not that wide but eh, its enough. With his 80 base Sp ATK, he can hurt stuff in UU decently enough with these moves. Specially Bug Buzz, tho it will need a move for type coverage due to the many Bug Resist.
NOTABLE SUPPORT MOVEPOOL:
Stun Spore
Sleep Powder
Tailwind
Supersonic
Protect
Endure
Rest (As if it'll ever pull it off)
Roost (Slightly more viable)
Psych Up (As if)
Substitute
And THIS is why Butterfree has use. Double Powder + Compoundeyes. Sleep Powder and Stun Spore will RARELY miss on it (Do note it WILL miss from time to time), and even Supersonic has some chances - it is more luck based though. Tailwind is a nice surprising move if you're done sporing - leave your team some boost. Now for some sets. Do note that I fail at allocating EV's.
BUTTERFREE @ Focus Sash
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
- Thief
- Tailwind
EVs: Don't matter much. Outspeed T-Tar is a given though.
Simple. Focus Sash to survive any non-sandstreaming starter, sleep powder, stun spore the switch, thief and you done your job. If you still live, Tailwind.
BUTTERFREE @ Choice Scarf
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
- Whatever
- Whatever
EVs: Speed. Lots and lots of speed.
Only use as a lead again, and later switch in on Quakes n stuff. Sleep Powder the first, then select the powder you'll need later on. Make sure to have a Rapid Spinner on board.
BUTTERFREE @ Salac Berry
- Endure
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
- Thief
EVs: Speed again.
Only use if you have a weatherchanger. Endure against anything you know will outspeed it (but switch out against anything it WONT outspeed naturally) and will use an attacking move, and then proceed to put it to sleep and nab their item. Only if you got leet prediction.
BUTTERFREE @ Choice Specs
- Bug Buzz/Silver Wind
- HP Fire
- Any special attacking move you need
- Sleep Powder
Surprise set as most people will expect Butterfree to just powder. While the initial move can always be Sleep Powder, later on you can damage stuff. Won't kill too much tho.
Yeah, he needs some love.
http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-dp/012.shtml
Stats:
HP: 60
ATK: 45
DEF: 50
SP ATK: 80
SP DEF: 80
Speed: 70
Trait: Compoundeyes. Raises the accuracy of Butterfree's moves by 30%.
Resistances: 2x Bug, 4x Grass, 4x Fight, Immune Ground
Not too bad but not that often seen. Can only really switch in on Grass and Fight moves. And Ground but that's a given
Weaknesses: 2x Flying, 2x Fire, 2x Electric, 2x Ice, 4x ROCK
Eep. Stealth Rock.
NOTABLE PHYSICAL MOVEPOOL:
Thief
U-Turn
Only Thief is truly worth it with Butterfree's piss poor attack. U-Turn might be useful in specific situations but don't do it.
NOTABLE SPECIAL MOVEPOOL:
Silver Wind
Bug Buzz
Hidden Power
Giga Drain
Psychic
Shadow Ball
Energy Ball
Not that wide but eh, its enough. With his 80 base Sp ATK, he can hurt stuff in UU decently enough with these moves. Specially Bug Buzz, tho it will need a move for type coverage due to the many Bug Resist.
NOTABLE SUPPORT MOVEPOOL:
Stun Spore
Sleep Powder
Tailwind
Supersonic
Protect
Endure
Rest (As if it'll ever pull it off)
Roost (Slightly more viable)
Psych Up (As if)
Substitute
And THIS is why Butterfree has use. Double Powder + Compoundeyes. Sleep Powder and Stun Spore will RARELY miss on it (Do note it WILL miss from time to time), and even Supersonic has some chances - it is more luck based though. Tailwind is a nice surprising move if you're done sporing - leave your team some boost. Now for some sets. Do note that I fail at allocating EV's.
BUTTERFREE @ Focus Sash
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
- Thief
- Tailwind
EVs: Don't matter much. Outspeed T-Tar is a given though.
Simple. Focus Sash to survive any non-sandstreaming starter, sleep powder, stun spore the switch, thief and you done your job. If you still live, Tailwind.
BUTTERFREE @ Choice Scarf
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
- Whatever
- Whatever
EVs: Speed. Lots and lots of speed.
Only use as a lead again, and later switch in on Quakes n stuff. Sleep Powder the first, then select the powder you'll need later on. Make sure to have a Rapid Spinner on board.
BUTTERFREE @ Salac Berry
- Endure
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
- Thief
EVs: Speed again.
Only use if you have a weatherchanger. Endure against anything you know will outspeed it (but switch out against anything it WONT outspeed naturally) and will use an attacking move, and then proceed to put it to sleep and nab their item. Only if you got leet prediction.
BUTTERFREE @ Choice Specs
- Bug Buzz/Silver Wind
- HP Fire
- Any special attacking move you need
- Sleep Powder
Surprise set as most people will expect Butterfree to just powder. While the initial move can always be Sleep Powder, later on you can damage stuff. Won't kill too much tho.
Yeah, he needs some love.