Beautifly is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Type: Bug/Flying
Abilities:
- Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
- Rivalry (Hidden Ability): Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but less to those of the opposite gender.
Physical Characteristics:
- Beautifly is a butterfly-like Pokémon with a slender body and a pair of large, colorful wings.
- Its wings display black, white, yellow, and red patterns, making it easily recognizable.
- It has a long, thin proboscis for sucking nectar from flowers.
- Its eyes are large and blue, contributing to its delicate appearance.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Beautifly is often found in flower-rich meadows and fields.
- Known for its aggressive behavior, it uses its long proboscis to battle other Pokémon and defend its territory.
- Despite its aggressive nature, it is often seen gracefully fluttering around flowers, sipping nectar.
- Prefers environments where flowers are abundant.
In Battle:
- Beautifly is known for its strong Special Attack, making it a formidable special attacker.
- Notable moves include Silver Wind, Bug Buzz, and Air Cutter.
- Effective against Grass, Fighting, and Psychic types due to its Bug-type moves.
- Vulnerable to Rock, Electric, Ice, and Fire-type attacks due to its Bug/Flying typing.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Silcoon starting at level 10.
- Silcoon itself evolves from Wurmple, which can evolve into either Silcoon or Cascoon based on its personality value.
Interesting Facts:
- Beautifly is known for its beautiful wings, which are often used to attract mates.
- Despite its delicate appearance, it can be quite aggressive, especially when defending its territory.
- The design of Beautifly is based on butterflies, with its colorful wings resembling those of real-life species.
- It was introduced in the Hoenn region and is one of the earliest Bug-type Pokémon players can encounter in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.