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Mission #016 — Bye-Bye, Butterfree
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#016
Bye-Bye, Butterfree
Unlock Prerequisites
Walkthrough Checklist
🗺️ Strategic Area Bonus Loot (Grab them while you are here!)
Unbound Volatile Dex Changes
Real-time balance tweaks for this hack. HD Sugimori artwork via PokemonDB CDN.



Active Area Boss Counter Matrix
Counter strategies for major battles near Fallshore City Mission HQ.
Counter Pick Strategy: Train Butterfree to Lv.70 with Silver Wind and Air Slash. Bring status heals for Beedrill's Poison Sting ambush.
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Mission Rewards
Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1 Mission #016 — Bye-Bye, Butterfree Full Guide
Expanded walkthrough, loot routes, boss counters, and FAQ for Bye-Bye, Butterfree. Collapsed by default — your emulator stays front and center.
Mission #016 Quick Index — Bye-Bye, Butterfree
| Mission ID | #016 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bye-Bye, Butterfree |
| Version | Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1.1 |
| Quest Giver | Bug Catcher |
| Location | Fallshore City Mission HQ |
| Prerequisites | Post-game |
| Core Reward | Shiny Gigantamax Butterfree |
| Objective | Train a Butterfree to Level 70 and form a deep bond with it. |
Mission #016 Along-the-Way Hidden Items & Locations
Grab these while you are in Fallshore City Mission HQ for Mission #016:
- Shiny Gigantamax Butterfree — Mission reward — Lv.70 Butterfree bond at Mission HQ
- TM10 Hidden Power — Gift from Ace Trainer in Hidden Power House near Route 11
- TM29 Psychic — Upper KBT Expressway entrance ledge (requires Surf + Waterfall)
- TM04 Calm Mind — Fallshore Marketplace NW TM Vendor — 10,000 Poké
- TM08 Bulk Up — Fallshore Marketplace NW TM Vendor — 10,000 Poké
- TM17 Protect — Fallshore Marketplace NW TM Vendor — 10,000 Poké
Tip: mark each row in the Live Console loot checklist — no second device needed.
Best Team Counters & Boss Strategy (Casual → Insane)
| Difficulty | Recommended approach |
|---|---|
| Casual | Train Butterfree to Lv.70 with Air Slash / Sleep Powder. Beedrill ambush is manageable. |
| Difficult | Bring Fire resist for Beedrill Poison Sting chains during the release cutscene route. |
| Expert | Optimize IVs on Butterfree before release — bond events check affection, not just level. |
| Insane | Insane: Lv.70 Butterfree must survive Beedrill ambush without healing items. Use Tera Blast coverage if available; release only at full HP for flawless timing. |
Mission Chain — Prerequisites & Follow-Up Unlocks
Post-game: Available after becoming Champion and entering the Hall of Fame.
Completing missions counts toward Black Trainer Card progress — 20 missions unlock Type: Null, 45 unlock Latios/Latias, 65 unlock Shiny Charm.
Deep Guide — Origin, Mechanism & Strategy for Bye-Bye, Butterfree
Mission #016 Bye-Bye, Butterfree is issued by Bug Catcher at Fallshore City Mission HQ in Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1.1. It unlocks after the Hall of Fame — part of the 84-mission Black Trainer Card track. Players searching pokemon unbound bye-bye, butterfree guide or how to beat mission 016 pokemon unbound usually need confirmation that the quest giver, prerequisites, and reward match their save file version.
Objective: Train a Butterfree to Level 70 and form a deep bond with it. Look for the thought bubble with three dots (...) above Bug Catcher to accept the request, and two red exclamation marks (!!) when the reward is ready to claim. Prerequisites: Post-game. Completing this mission contributes to the 84 side quests required for milestone rewards (Type: Null at 20, Latios/Latias at 45, Shiny Charm at 65).
Strategic impact: The guaranteed reward is Shiny Gigantamax Butterfree. Area pressure near Fallshore City Mission HQ includes Mission HQ Trainer Gauntlet (Bug / Flying, Medium difficulty). Train Butterfree to Lv.70 with Silver Wind and Air Slash. Bring status heals for Beedrill's Poison Sting ambush. DexHacks runs entirely in-browser — patch your legally owned 1636 Squirrels base ROM client-side; we never host copyrighted ROM bytes.
FAQ — Long-Tail Answers & PAA Snippets
What is the reward for Bye-Bye, Butterfree in Pokémon Unbound?
Completing Mission #016 awards Shiny Gigantamax Butterfree. It also counts toward the 84 missions needed for the Black Trainer Card.
Are there prerequisites for Mission #016?
Post-game
Why is the NPC not showing a mission bubble for Bye-Bye, Butterfree?
Confirm prerequisites (Post-game), post-game status if required, and that you are speaking to Bug Catcher at Fallshore City Mission HQ.
How do I get Shiny Gigantamax Butterfree in Pokémon Unbound?
Train Butterfree to Level 70, build affection, then release it at Fallshore Mission HQ. You receive an OT-Ash Shiny Gigantamax Butterfree.
What level does Butterfree need for Mission 16?
Level 70 minimum. Use Exp. Share, Chansey Blissey chain, or Route training before visiting the Bug Catcher.