Is Butterfree viable in Gen 8 National Dex Doubles?

Butterfree is ranked #78 in Gen 8 National Dex Doubles with 2.56% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Butterfree counters

Gen 8 National Dex Doubles · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0012 Butterfree

BugFlying

USAGE 2.6% #78

ABILITYCompound Eyes

BASE STATS

HP 60

ATK 45

DEF 50

SPA 90

SPD 80

SPE 70

BST395

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Rock

2×

FireElectricIceFlying

½×

Bug

¼×

GrassFighting

0×

Ground

Moves

Bug Buzz 100.0% Hurricane 87.7% Quiver Dance 87.7% Giga Drain 87.7% Electroweb 12.3% Sleep Powder 12.3% Rage Powder 12.3% Pollen Puff 0.0%

Items

Throat Spray 87.7% Focus Sash 12.3% Assault Vest 0.0% Buginium Z 0.0% Leftovers 0.0% Wide Lens 0.0% Life Orb 0.0%

Abilities

Compound Eyes100.0%Tinted Lens0.0%

Common Teammates

Mr. Mime25.6%

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #78 with 2.56% usage. Sorted by reliability score.