Butterfree - hgss1 #16

Butterfree is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the evolved form of Metapod, an evolution of the Pokémon Caterpie. First introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue, it is among the first Pokémon available to the player and evolves sooner than most other Pokémon species. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, a new form for Butterfree called Gigantamax Butterfree was introduced that increases its size significantly and changes aspects of its design. Since Butterfree's debut, it has appeared in multiple games in the series, including Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise.