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- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
Pokedex data
| National № | 010 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Worm Pokémon |
| Height | 1′0″ (0.30m) |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) |
| Abilities | Shield Dust Run Away (Dream World) |
| Local № | 010 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 024 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 024 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Kyatapi |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 16 (minimum 4,080 steps) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 53 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Caterpie stats
The base stats for Caterpie are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 45 | 200 - 294 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Defense | 35 | 67 - 185 | |
| Sp. Atk | 20 | 40 - 152 | |
| Sp. Def | 20 | 40 - 152 | |
| Speed | 45 | 85 - 207 | |
| Total | 195 |
Pokedex descriptions
| Red Blue LeafGreen |
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself. |
| Gold | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. |
| Silver SoulSilver |
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. |
| Crystal | It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
CATERPIE 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. |
| Emerald | Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae. |
| FireRed | It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly. |
| HeartGold | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies. |
Evolution chart
Moves learnt by level up
Other generations: I II III IV V
Egg moves
Caterpie does not learn any egg moves.
Other generations: II III IV V
Move Tutor moves
Moves learnt by HM
Caterpie does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: I II III IV V
Moves learnt by TM
Caterpie does not learn any TM moves.
Caterpie sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
NORMALHG/SS
SHINYHG/SS
Where to find Caterpie
| Red Blue |
Route 2, 24, 25, Viridian Forest |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Viridian Forest |
| Gold Silver |
Route 2, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park |
| Crystal | Route 2, 24, 25, 30, 31, 45, 46, Ilex Forest |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 2, 24, 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest |
| Pearl Diamond |
Route 204 |
| Platinum | Route 204, Eterna Forest |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum
Answers to Caterpie questions
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