Where to catch, #0012
Butterfree in HeartGold and SoulSilver: 5 places, levels 6 to 30
HeartGold: 8 encounters
| Area | Method | Levels | Chance | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting trees | 6 to 8 | 10% | Headbutt Tree (Rare) |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 to 15 | 5% | During the Bug-Catching Contest; Before National Pokédex |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 to 30 | 5% | During the Bug-Catching Contest; Acquired National Pokédex; Tuesday |
| Road 2 (north, Towards Pewter City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 to 8 | 10% | In the morning |
| Road 2 (north, Towards Pewter City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 to 8 | 10% | During the day |
| Road 2 (south, Towards Viridian City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 to 8 | 10% | In the morning |
| Road 47 | Headbutting trees | 25 to 28 | 30% | Headbutt Tree (Secret) |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 | 10% | In the morning |
SoulSilver: 2 encounters in 1 place
| Area | Method | Levels | Chance | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 to 15 | 5% | During the Bug-Catching Contest; Before National Pokédex |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 to 30 | 5% | During the Bug-Catching Contest; Acquired National Pokédex; Tuesday |
Places
Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2 and 2 more
Other games
Also found in 11 other games
Gold and SilverCrystalXDBlack and WhiteBlack 2 and White 2X and YSun and MoonUltra Sun and Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu and EeveeSword and ShieldThe Crown Tundra