What is shiny butterfree?

Shiny Butterfree is a variation of the regular Butterfree in the Pokémon franchise. It has alternate coloring, with its usually purple body being a light blue color and its usually black accents being a dark blue color. Shiny Butterfree is a rare and sought-after variation that can only be obtained through special events, breeding, or randomly encountered in the wild. It has the same abilities and stats as regular Butterfree in battle. However, due to its unique coloring, it is often considered a collector's item rather than a competitive battling choice.