The great bug battle between the generation one bugs - [sprite]012[/sprite] Butterfree and [sprite]015[/sprite] Beedrill. The epic battle has been raging on for quite a while so lets decide what bug i better.
Butterfree [sprite]012[/sprite][shinysprite]012[/shinysprite]
Type: Bug/Flying
HP: 60
Attack: 45
Defense: 50
Sp. Attack: 80
Sp. Defense: 80
Speed: 70
Advantages:
+ It can learn various status moves that help the player in bad situation.
+ The ability to learn Psybeam and Confusion when leveling, and up cam almost surely make Beedrill regret going against this butterfly.
+ Has bigger Sp. Attack than the bee.
+ Negates Ground moves
Disadvantages:
- It can be poisoned unlike the bee.
- Receives double damage from Rock type attacks.
- Obtains a weakness towards Ice type.
Beedrill [sprite]015[/sprite][shinysprite]015[/shinysprite]
Type:/ Bug/Poison
HP: 65
Attack: 80
Defense: 40
Sp. Attack: 45
Sp. Defense: 80
Speed: 75
Advantages:
+ It has high Attack power.
+ It is slightly faster than the Butterfly.
+ It cannot be poisoned.
+ Learns Iron defense as an Egg move to strengthen its weakness.
Disadvantages:
- It can be hit by ground moves.
- It has a less Powerful movepool than Butterfree.
- Has a vulnerability to Psychic moves.
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I personally prefer the flying bug - Butterfree. The reason for which is because it can learn a lot of different type moves. And for helping me ingame it has my vote.