Caterpie
Bug
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #010 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #024 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #024 |
| Kalos Central Dex | #023 |
| Alola Dex | #017 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #017 |
| Galar Dex | #013 |
Abilities
Shield Dust
This Pokémon’s dust blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.
Run Away (HA)
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | HP: +1 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 255 (43.9%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Bug |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,000,000 |
Appearance
| Category | Worm |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.3 m / 1.0 ft |
| Weight | 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs |
| Color | Green |
Evolves to
MetapodBug Level 7
Habitats
RedRoute 25, Viridian Forest
BlueRoute 2, Route 24, Route 25, Viridian Forest
YellowViridian Forest
GoldRoute 2, Route 30, Route 31, National Park, Ilex Forest, Bug-Catching Contest
SilverBug-Catching Contest
CrystalRoute 2, Route 24, Route 25, Route 30, Route 31, National Park, Ilex Forest, Bug-Catching Contest
RUSAEMTrade
FRLGRoute 2, Route 24, Route 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest
DPRoute 204 ( FR)
PlatinumRoute 204, Ewigwald ( FR)
Heart GoldRoute 2, Route 30, Route 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest, Bug-Catching Contest, Headbutt tree
Soul SilverBug-Catching Contest
WW2Breed
BB2Trade
XSantalune Forest
YRoute 2, Santalune Forest
ΩRαSTrade
SMUSUMRoute 1, Route 5, Melemele Meadow, Lush Jungle
LGPLGERoute 2, Viridian Forest
SWSHRoute 1, Max Raid Battle
Brilliant DiamondGrand Underground
Shining PearlTrade
Moves
| Bug Bite (Lv 15) | Bug | 60 |  |
100% |
| Tackle (Lv 1) | Normal | 40 | |
100% |
| Electroweb (AT) | Electric | 55 |  |
95% |
| Snore (AT) | Normal | 50 | |
100% |
| String Shot (Lv 1) | Bug | — |  |
95% |
Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
FlyingRockFire
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
½x
¼x
0x
FightingGroundGrass
Pokédex entries
RBIts short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
YellowIf you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
GoldFor protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
SilverIts feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
CrystalIt crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.
RubyCATERPIE has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this POKéMON releases a terrifically strong odor.
SapphireCATERPIE has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this POKéMON releases a terrifically strong odor.
EmeraldIts voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.
Fire RedIt is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.
Leaf GreenIts short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
DPPTIt releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Heart GoldFor protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
Soul SilverIts feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
WBIt releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
W2B2It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
XFor protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
YIts feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
Omega RubyCaterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.
Alpha SapphireCaterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.
SunWhen attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.
MoonIt’s easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.
Ultra SunPerhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.
Ultra MoonIts body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food.
LGPLGEIf you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
SwordFor protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
ShieldIts short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Sprites & Models
