Ash's Butterfree

Ash recaptures **Butterfree** in *Pokémon Reset Bloodlines* as a Caterpie. In this timeline, Butterfree stays with Ash due to the Butterfree that would normally gather being captured by Hunter J. This also resulted in the events that led to him giving up on his mate from The Old Timeline, and him beginning a romance with one of Ash's Vivillon, **Viv**.

## History

### The Old Timeline

In The Old Timeline, Butterfree had relationship problems with the pink Butterfree after a few bad decisions of his. Though they persevered in their relationship and traveled across much of the world together.

### Starting Arc

Shortly after Ash and Misty enter Viridian Forest, where Butterfree, then Caterpie, approached Misty who proceeded to freak out. Pikachu recognized Butterfree right away and Ash promptly recaptured him. Caterpie evolves twice in Viridian Forest. To Metapod after defeating Ash's Pidgeotto and to Butterfree after defeating Samurai.

### Pewter Arc

Butterfree was used in the pre-gym battle tournament in the Pewter City Battle Club to help Ash earn the right to battle Brock. Here he defeated a Beedrill owned by another trainer quite handedly.

When Ash and Pikachu got caught in a thick fog on a late night stroll, Butterfree helped clear the air and blow it away. This revealed the gravestones of Brock's parents. Stunned by this discovery they alongside Pidgeotto met in their hotel room and came to the conclusion Brock would have to stay behind to look after his family and should not be reminded of his past in The Old Timeline.

Butterfree was the Ash's first choice to battle against Brock, where he was faced with Brock's Geodude. Geodude's Mud Sport managed to seal Butterfree's Stun Spore but a Gust attack managed to blow the spore as well as the mud into Geodude, paralyzing it. A Confusion then managed to inflict the winning blow against the downed Rock-type.

Brock then brought out an Onix to combat Butterfree. The Bug-type tried to use Sleep Powder against Onix, but a Screech attack blew it right back and Butterfree was unable to stay conscious after taking the hit.

### Rota Arc

Butterfree helped incapacitate Aipom, when she stole food from Misty and Ash. This enabled Ash to recapture the Normal-type.

Butterfree along with Ash and his other Pokémon all have a shared dream where they see images of a possible future had Ash's journey through Kalos continued in The Old Timeline. Immediately afterwards, MissingNo appears to taunt Ash with the revelation that it's a remnant that was born from the time crash, and how in this new world he and his friends have the chance to fulfill their dreams, in exchange for them losing something important.

### Cerulean Arc

Butterfree alongside all of Misty and Ash's other Pokémon were able to defeat all of Pokémon Tech's students.

When Misty was poisoned by a Vileplume, and Ash decided that this required he get a Gyarados to listen to him, Butterfree reaffirmed that they were all together in making the solution possible. Luckily the Gyarados that first appeared was familiar and friendly with Misty. He then flew alongside the serpent as it carried everyone across the river, in order to help fend off other Gyarados.

Butterfree was one of the Pokémon that Ash uses in his Cerulean City Gym battle against Daisy. He battled against her Tentacruel. Butterfree defeated the Water-type by holding it with Confusion until it was unable to battle anymore. While effective, both Butterfree and Ash felt that this was a cheap way to win, and decided to try to learn Psybeam as a replacement for Confusion.

### Vermillion Arc

On the S.S. Anne, Ash shows Butterfree to Burgundy when he is asked to allow her to test how close he is with his Pokémon. Burgundy is amazed at their relationship and comments on how relieved Ash must be that Butterfree was not at the annual mating gathering as all the Butterfree there were stolen. Butterfree then becomes very worried his mate was stolen alongside the others. Pikachu tried to comfort him but it was to little success.

### Hunter J Arc

In Puerto Blanco, Ash came across a large thug mugging an old man, Forge Smith. Butterfree along with Pidgeotto was used to defeat the thug's Mankey in battle. The thug then fled the scene leaving his two Mankey behind.

After Ash had been abducted by Hunter J, Butterfree was used to help defeat the goons preventing his escape. Unfortunately when J herself appeared, Ash's party was no match for her Pokémon. After the Goomy Ash had rescued was hit by a combination attack from J's Pokémon, it released the Bide it had been charging and blew a hole in the side of the J's airship. Butterfree along with Ash and the rest of his Pokémon were sucked out by the change in air pressure and began to free fall. While Ash returned the others and captured the Goomy, Butterfree and Pidgeotto did their best to slow Ash's descent, though they were not powerful enough to make a big difference. Suddenly Ash's eyes began to glow and both flying types were imbued with a sudden surge of strength, allowing them to make the descent from the sky at least survivable for Ash. When they reached the ground both Pidgeotto and Butterfree collapsed in exhaustion.

When Ash and company were traveling near the cliff that Butterfree had met the love of his life and had been released, Butterfree became upset that he wouldn't get to return to how things were before. Angry as he was. he then ran away from Ash in order to rescue the other Butterfree, presumably including his mate, that had been captured by some unknown criminals. After flying for a while Butterfree came across and saved another Butterfree that was being attacked by Fearow. The other Butterfree brought him back to a cave where he and his mate were currently staying at. When they arrived it was revealed that the mate of this Butterfree was his mate from The Old Timeline. He could see that she was ultimately happy with her new mate so he let her go and returned to Ash.

In the Route 10 Battle Club, Butterfree was one of the team members Ash used in his various rounds of training.

### Battle Dome Tournament Arc

In the third round of the Battle Dome Tournament, Butterfree was used to battle against James and his Inkay. James' Inkay began the battle with a Return tackle, which Butterfree admits hurt a lot more than expected. The two Pokémon then engage in a Psybeam duel that results in an explosion. Butterfree tries to put Inkay to sleep with Sleep Powder, but James catches wind of this and orders a Psybeam that sends Butterfree falling down. Before he falls, though, Ash orders him to use String Shot to drag Inkay with him, slamming the squid to the ground. Angered, James orders Return, while Ash tries to counter with a Gust. However, the attack suddenly turns into Silver Wind, giving it more power on top of a double type advantage against Inkay, winning the match for them. Afterwards, James picks up Inkay and accepting his defeat gracefully, promptly leaves the arena, leaving Ash wondering what's up with him.

Butterfree was then a surprise pick to battle against Red and his Charmeleon in the final round. As soon as the battle begins Red calls for a Rock Tomb to end this quickly, but Ash orders Butterfree to tie the rocks using String Shot neutralizing the attack. Red then calls for Dragon Rage with Ash has Butterfree counter with Silver Wind. Charmeleon tries to get close to land a Fire Fang attack while Butterfree uses String Shot to shut his mouth before he can land it, causing him to swallow the Fire Fang. Ash calls for another Silver Wind, making Red wonder if he's trying to take advantage of the additional power boost effect. Charmeleon ducks to evade and then goes for a Shadow Claw. Butterfree tries to blow him away with Silver Wind, but the attack barely fazes Charmeleon, making Ash realize that Gust would have probably been better in this case due to type effectiveness. The battle ends when Charmeleon lunges for another Fire Fang while Butterfree hits him on the chest with a Psybeam, knocking each other out. While cheering for Butterfree to stand up, Ash once more feels that power in his eyes and is about to use it, but then realizes that would make the victory hollow, as he'd been winning through unfair means. Sensing that Butterfree agrees with him, he choses to not use his power, but in doing so gives Charmeleon the chance to stand up while Butterfree drops on the field, defeated.

### Celadon Arc

For Ash's gym battle against Erika, Butterfree was Ash's leading battler. He faced off against Erika's Leafeon. Ash has Butterfree open with a Silver Wind, which Leafeon cuts through using a spinning Aerial Ace. Leafeon then pressed on with a Hidden Power, to which Butterfree countered with a Psybeam, winning out the power struggle. Ash has Butterfree use String Shot to counter a Aerial Ace from Leafeon, which Erika seemed confident her Leafeon could easily cut through, before Ash ordered another Silver Wind, covering the threads in the dust particles and hardening them, before they slam into Leafeon. Before Ash has Butterfree deliver the final blow, Erika orders Leafeon to use Rain Dance, which doesn't prevent the incoming Psybeam from hitting the Grass-type, but it does fill the entire field in a heavy moisture. Ash and Butterfree won the bout, but the rain starts falling on top of Butterfree's wings, making it hard for him to stay in the air. Erika then brings out a Tangrowth, and while Butterfree tried to defend himself, he ends up being taken out by a Shock Wave attack.

### Poison War Arc

When Ash and company raided the Gringy City Power Plant in an attempt to free it from the Poison Heart Bloodliner that had taken control of it, Butterfree partnered up with Ash's Yanma to explore. They ended up running into Iris and her Pokémon being defeated by Evanna and her three Tyrogue. When Evanna notices the bugs and realizes that Iris has more backup she attempts to flee and regroup with her girlfriends, this is halted by Butterfree using a String Shot to pin one of Evanna's arms to a wall. Evanna began to cry from some trauma that was triggered by the Bug-type attack. Before too long Evanna is rescued and teleported away by Belladonna and Aurora, so Butterfree along with Iris and the other Pokémon leave to try to track down Ash.

### Fuchsia Arc

Butterfree is Ash's second Pokémon to be used in the Fuchsia City Gym battle against Janine. When he is released from his ball the Stealth Rock that was set earlier in the battle quickly triggers and pummels Butterfree. Janine tried to follow up having Wheezing use Infestation once more, but Butterfree dodges it. Butterfree then used Sleep Powder, which Weezing counters with Smokescreen to hide itself. Butterfree wondered if he should use Psybeam until he hits Weezing, but Ash decides against it and instead ordered Silver Wind to clear the smoke out. The smoke also blows into Janine's side, causing her to cough and forcing her to cover her mouth, and while she's unable to give orders, Ash takes the chance to strike with Psybeam, knocking out Weezing and putting the match in his favor. However, despite the victory, Butterfree was more tired than Squirtle was at the end of his bout with Nidoqueen, and the Pokédex reminded them that switching out will only give them more trouble with Stealth Rock later on. Janine brought out her third Pokémon, a Golbat, which like its predecessors began using Double Team to confuse Butterfree. When Ash attempts to order Butterfree to use String Shot to bind all the Golbat, Janine counters by having Golbat use Taunt, disabling the move, before ordering a Steel Wing that strikes Butterfree down before he can even react.

### Stuff In Between Arc

After the excitement in Stone Town, Ash and his Pokémon were eager to begin working on surpassing the four move limit that they currently had. Butterfree was a part of the team Ash had with him when they tried this. Butterfree did his best to come up with a Hyper Beam but this just resulted in a coughing fit.

During Ash's first battle against Joshua, Butterfree was used to defeat an Arbok, much to the pleasure of Samurai.

### Sabrina Arc

Butterfree was part of the rescue party organized by Ash's Pokédex to save Ash from Sabrina and the Saffron City Gym. Butterfree's first contribution was using String Shot, on Bulbasaur's orders, to tie down Ash and the Pokémon who were originally teleported to the gym by Sabrina's Abra. This prevented them from trying to continue to battle and allowed Chansey a chance to give them some proper healing.

Butterfree was then one of the Pokémon who teamed up to try to defeat Sabrina's Mega Alakazam. To begin with Butterfree and Ash's Vivillon combined their Silver Wind and Stun Spore attacks respectively, while Servine unleashed an Attract. The powdery wind attack was unfortunately grabbed by the Psychic-type and redirected to collide with and cancel out the Attract attack. The next attack was by a larger group with Butterfree again using Silver Wind, only for all of the attacks to again be used against each other by Alakazam to cancel everything out. This tactic was tried once more only with an even larger selection of Pokémon combined. This time the plan was sufficient to at least distract Sabrina and Alakazam long enough for Charizard to land a powerful Flame Charge.

Even after managing to land a couple hits on the Mega Evolved Pokémon, it stayed standing ready for more. After Ash had somehow managed to create a Psychium-Z, Butterfree was the Pokémon Ash used to test the new power. While Ash performed the required dance to activate the attack, Alakazam put up a protect. This defensive strategy was foiled in the last second by Farfetch'd breaking the force field with a Feint attack right before Butterfree unleashed their first ever Shattered Psyche. The collision of the Z-Move and Mega Alakazam resulted in multiple waves of seemingly harmless radiation being released. There was some noticeable energy lost by not performing the dance exactly right, but the attack was sufficient in beating the Psychic-type. The attack took a lot out of Butterfree and he collapsed completed exhausted as well.

After Ash and his team had a chance to recover after the Sabrina incident, Ash and Butterfree made it their goal to get Shattered Psyche to work without the total exhaustion afterwards. After some training there was some noticeable improvement but there was still more that could be made.

Some time after, Butterfree along with the Scatterbug and Ash's Vivillon tried to help Ash create a Bug-type Z-Crystal by coating his arm in String Shot within a particularly buggy forest. This unfortunately resulted in a failure.

### Cinnabar Arc

While training for the Cinnabar Island Gym challenge, Butterfree and Ash continued to work on Shattered Psyche. They attempted to use it in a mock battle against Anabel and her Eevee, but were stopped by taking a Quick Attack before they could release the Z-Move. This led them to believe that it wouldn't be wise to try to use it in an important battle until it was better mastered.

### Indigo Training Arc

Butterfree was one of the Pokémon that Ash used against Misty in their full battle. He was faced off against Misty's Poliwrath. Butterfree started off with a Sleep Powder, but Misty was ready with a counter. Poliwrath used a Water Sport attack much like Erika had used Rain Dance against them once before. It stopped the Powder move in its tracks and made flying difficult for the insect. Butterfree tried to use the super effective Psybeam to end it before the water became to much, but a Bubblebeam blocked the attack and added to the moisture clinging to his wings. The water became too much for Butterfree to fly through a crashed to the ground, where Poliwrath hit him with a Dynamic Punch winning the round.

After Butterfree woke up one morning at the lab he continuously came across other Pokémon and their mates, reminding him of his previous mate that he had to give up and putting him into a bad mood. When looking for Bulbasaur or Squirtle to have a practice match where he could work out his frustrations, he came across a mini fight club other residents of the lab had put together. He watched an arrogant Growlithe win one fight and Butterfree decided that it would do as an opponent. Butterfree easily defeated the Fire-type, soon followed by one of Ash's Golbat and a Graveller. The next Pokémon to challenge Butterfree was one of Ash's Vivillon that wasn't typically used in battle. She started the match with a Gust that Butterfree countered with the more powerful Silver Wind. She then used a String Shot that Butterfree thought he dodged before she surprised him by striking him with a rock that the string had attached itself to. When the Vivillon used a Struggle Bug, Butterfree blocked it with another Silver Wind before expressing interest that she could battle despite not being a fighter. She countered that even if she didn't fight for Ash, she was still a fighter. Butterfree then stated he would go all out in that case. Butterfree hit her with a Psybeam and then caught her in a String Shot before using it to slam her into the ground over and over. Butterfree got too into the fight and even though Vivillon said she gave up, he hit her multiple times with Acrobatics. This left all of the surrounding Pokémon stunned before they turned on him asking what was wrong with him. Butterfree then realized what he had done and when he attempted to check on the Vivillon she swatted him away telling him not to touch her before weakly flying away.

   A bit later Butterfree found a Sitrus Berry and set out to find the Vivillon to apologize and give the healing berry, even if he didn't expect to be forgiven. Upon finding her, he gave her the berry that she begrudgingly accepted. He apologized and was surprised to find out that she had been watching him and had wanted to spar against him for quite a while. She explained that some of the Vivillon had been thinking of eventually leaving Ash, but she was concerned about being unwilling captured again. During the Saffron raid, she had been inspired by the strength he had shown, and thought that due to their species' similarities that he would be a good role model in how to gain strength. They then talked about his past with his mate and why he was in such a funk that day. She listened to him carefully and surprised Butterfree by forgiving him as well as asking if they could spar again, only in a more restrained manner.

Days passed and they battled multiple times, starting very professional with little talking, but evolved to something more friendly and casual over time. After a spar that Vivillon revealed that she had figured out how to use Psybeam, Butterfree complimented on her work and also called her by the nickname "Viv." She agreed to let him call her that before flirting with him a bit and then flying away.

### Mewtwo Arc

While visiting the beach, Ash let Butterfree out to stretch his wings on an open sea aerial flight.

On New Island, Butterfree is captured by one of Mewtwo's special Poké Balls and presumably cloned. After he is released, he partakes in the battle against the clone army.

### Indigo Arc

Butterfree is used in Ash's fourth round battle against Locke as his opener. Butterfree is matched against Locke's Hakamo-o. Hakamo-o starts things off with a Sky Uppercut that Butterfree dodges, getting nothing but a small air disturbance in his wings. Hakamo-o then fires out a Screech to bring Butterfree down and then try out another Sky Uppercut. Ash orders Butterfree to launch String Shot to break the fall and catch Hakamo-o, which Butterfree does by shooting a series of webbing strings to create a makeshift mat, cushioning the fall and getting Hakamo-o ensnared into it. Butterfree fires out a Psybeam while Hakamo-o uses Autotomize to slip out and dodge the attack, before countering with a series of rapid-fire Dragon Pulses. Butterfree counters them with Silver Wind, causing and explosion that blinds Locke and Hakamo-o momentarily, Ash capitalizes on it and orders Butterfree to fire a Psybeam at Hakamo-o's back. The dragon reacts and tries to attack with a Dragon Claw, but still gets hit by the Psybeam before he can put it to use. Butterfree fires out a cloud of Sleep Powder, which Hakamo-o passes through unaffected, so Ash quickly orders Butterfree to use Acrobatics. At first, Hakamo-o wins the strength clash, but Butterfree uses the momentum to fly up and dropkick Hakamo-o from above, still using Acrobatics to win the bout.

Locke then sends out a Mienfoo, and Butterfree who fires out a Psybeam. Mienfoo dodges and then attempts to use Attract, and Butterfree counters with Silver Wind to deflect the hearts. As he does, however, he misses out a Rock Tomb forming above and raining down on him, knocking him out and evening the score.

Butterfree was then taken as an option to use in Ash's battle against Kaia, but did not actually make a battling appearance in this round of the tournament.

When Ash and company visited an island populated by many members of the Dragonite line, Butterfree helped Ash in training a Dragonair to learn how to fly by providing the string needed to create a netted trampoline for the Dragon-type to bounce off of.

## Moves

### As Butterfree

**Currently Known**

* Sleep Powder
* Psybeam
* String Shot
* Silver Wind
* Acrobatics

**Previously Known**

* Tackle
* Harden
* Stun Spore
* Confusion (Evolved to Psybeam)
* Gust (Evolved to Silver Wind)

### As Metapod

* String Shot
* Tackle
* Harden

### As Caterpie

* String Shot
* Tackle

## Trivia

* Butterfree was the first of Ash's Pokémon to use a Z-Move.
* Images created by mark331 and acpeters.

## Links

1. ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP002
2. ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/mark331/art/Pokemon-Reset-Bloodlines-The-First-Battle-732370809
3. ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/acpeters/art/Reset-Bloodlines-Butterfree-and-Viv-898483918