Caterpie キャタピー
Bug
Generation I
Worm Pokémon
Height 0.3m Weight 2.9kg
Shield Dust
Run Away (Hidden Ability)
Pokémon Profile
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Base Stats
Form Base Stats：Caterpie · Total 195
HP
45
Attack
30
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
20
Speed
45
Basic Info
- Gender Ratio
- ♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
- Catch Rate
- 255（33.3%）
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Egg Cycles
- 15
- Base Friendship
- 50
- EV Yield
- HP+1
- Base Experience
- 39
- Shape
- Bug-like
- Color
- Green
- Experience
- 1,000,000（Medium Fast）
Type Matchups View full type chart →
Defensive (when attacked)
1/2 Resistance
Grass ×0.5
Fighting ×0.5
Ground ×0.5
Offensive (when attacking)
2× Weakness
Grass ×2
Psychic ×2
Dark ×2
1/2 Resistance
Fire ×0.5
Fighting ×0.5
Poison ×0.5
Flying ×0.5
Ghost ×0.5
Steel ×0.5
Fairy ×0.5
Evolution Chain
Learnset
| Level | Moves | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| — | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 9 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM | Moves | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM82 | Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
Wild Encounters
Generation I
Blue
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3-5 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 2 | Lv.3-5 | Walking | 10% |
| Route 24 | Lv.7 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 25 | Lv.8 | Walking | 20% |
Green
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3-5 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 2 | Lv.3-5 | Walking | 10% |
| Route 24 | Lv.7 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 25 | Lv.8 | Walking | 20% |
Red
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3 | Walking | 5% |
| Route 25 | Lv.8 | Walking | 1% |
Yellow
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3-6 | Walking | 20% |
Generation II
Crystal
Johto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilex Forest | Lv.5 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.5 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 15% | |
| National Park | Lv.10 | WalkingDay | 5% |
| Lv.10 | WalkingMorning | 5% | |
| Route 30 | Lv.3-4 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.3-4 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Route 31 | Lv.4-5 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.4-5 | WalkingMorning | 30% |
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 | Lv.3 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.3 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Route 24 | Lv.8-10 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.8-10 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Route 25 | Lv.10 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.10 | WalkingMorning | 30% |
Gold
Johto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of Rage | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| Ilex Forest | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| Lv.5-6 | WalkingDay | 30% | |
| Lv.5 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Azalea Town | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| National Park | Lv.10 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.10-12 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Route 30 | Lv.3-4 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.3-4 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Route 31 | Lv.4-5 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.4-5 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Route 34 | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| Route 35 | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| Route 36 | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| Route 37 | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| Route 38 | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| Route 39 | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% |
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 | Lv.3 | WalkingDay | 30% |
| Lv.3 | WalkingMorning | 30% | |
| Route 26 | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% | |
| Route 27 | Lv.10 | Headbutt (low) | 50% |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (normal) | 50% | |
| Lv.10 | Headbutt (high) | 50% |
Generation III
FireRed
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3-5 | Walking | 20% |
| Pattern Bush | Lv.6 | Walking | 10% |
| Route 2 | Lv.4-5 | Walking | 4% |
| Route 24 | Lv.7 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 25 | Lv.8 | Walking | 20% |
LeafGreen
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3-5 | Walking | 20% |
| Pattern Bush | Lv.6 | Walking | 10% |
| Route 2 | Lv.4-5 | Walking | 4% |
| Route 24 | Lv.7 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 25 | Lv.8 | Walking | 20% |
Generation IV
Diamond
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 204 | Lv.6 | WalkingSlot 2: FireRed | 4% |
HeartGold
Johto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown; all bugs | Lv.10-14 | Walking | 20% |
| Ilex Forest | Lv.5 | WalkingMorning | 20% |
| Lv.5-6 | WalkingDay | 20% | |
| Lv.3-5 | HeadbuttCommon tree | 15% | |
| Lv.5-6 | WalkingRadio: offMorning | 10% | |
| Lv.5-6 | WalkingRadio: offDay | 10% | |
| National Park | Lv.7-18 | WalkingBefore National Dex | 20% |
| Lv.10 | WalkingMorning | 20% | |
| Lv.10 | WalkingDay | 20% | |
| Lv.24-36 | WalkingAfter National DexTuesday | 20% | |
| Lv.10-12 | WalkingRadio: offMorning | 10% | |
| Lv.10 | WalkingRadio: offDay | 10% | |
| Route 30 | Lv.3 | WalkingMorning | 20% |
| Lv.3-4 | WalkingDay | 20% | |
| Lv.3-4 | WalkingRadio: offMorning | 10% | |
| Lv.3 | WalkingRadio: offDay | 10% | |
| Route 31 | Lv.4-5 | WalkingMorning | 20% |
| Lv.4-5 | WalkingDay | 20% | |
| Lv.4 | WalkingRadio: offMorning | 10% | |
| Lv.4 | WalkingRadio: offDay | 10% |
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3 | WalkingSwarm: noMorning | 20% |
| Lv.3 | WalkingSwarm: noDay | 20% | |
| Route 2 | Lv.3-4 | WalkingMorning | 20% |
| Lv.3-4 | WalkingDay | 20% | |
| Lv.3 | WalkingRadio: offMorning | 10% | |
| Lv.3 | WalkingRadio: offDay | 10% |
Pearl
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 204 | Lv.6 | WalkingSlot 2: FireRed | 4% |
Platinum
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eterna Forest | Lv.13 | WalkingSlot 2: FireRed | 4% |
| Route 204 | Lv.5-10 | WalkingSlot 2: FireRed | 4% |
SoulSilver
Johto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park | Lv.7-18 | WalkingBefore National Dex | 20% |
| Lv.24-36 | WalkingAfter National DexTuesday | 20% |
Generation VI
X
Kalos
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santalune Forest | Lv.2 | Walking | 10% |
Y
Kalos
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santalune Forest | Lv.2-3 | Walking | 10% |
| Route 2 | Lv.3-4 | Walking | 10% |
Generation VII
Let's Go, Eevee!
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3-6 | Overworld | 100% |
| Route 2 | Lv.3-8 | Overworld | 100% |
Let's Go, Pikachu!
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.3-6 | Overworld | 100% |
| Route 2 | Lv.3-8 | Overworld | 100% |
Moon
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lush Jungle | Lv.18-21 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.18-21 | Walking | 10% | |
| Melemele Meadow | Lv.9-12 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.9-12 | Walking | 10% | |
| Route 1 | Lv.2-13 | Walking | 20% |
| Lv.3-13 | SOS battle | 15% | |
| Route 5 | Lv.13-16 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.13-16 | Walking | 10% |
Sun
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lush Jungle | Lv.18-21 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.18-21 | Walking | 10% | |
| Melemele Meadow | Lv.9-12 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.9-12 | Walking | 10% | |
| Route 1 | Lv.2-13 | Walking | 20% |
| Lv.3-13 | SOS battle | 15% | |
| Route 5 | Lv.13-16 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.13-16 | Walking | 10% |
Ultra Moon
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lush Jungle | Lv.19-22 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Melemele Meadow | Lv.10-12 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.10-12 | Walking | 10% | |
| Route 1 | Lv.2-3 | Walking | 35% |
| Route 5 | Lv.13-16 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.13-16 | Walking | 10% |
Ultra Sun
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lush Jungle | Lv.19-22 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Melemele Meadow | Lv.9-12 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.9-12 | Walking | 10% | |
| Route 1 | Lv.2-3 | Walking | 35% |
| Route 5 | Lv.13-16 | SOS battle | 15% |
| Lv.13-16 | Walking | 10% |
Caterpie Competitive Movesets & Sets
Caterpie movesets cover 1 generations and 1 formats with 1 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.
1 Generation
1 Format
1 set
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Pokédex Entries
Generation I
- Red：
- 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.
Generation II
- Gold：
- For protection, it releases a horri ble stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
- Silver：
- 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.
Generation III
- LeafGreen：
- Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
- Ruby：
- 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.
Generation IV
- Diamond：
- 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.
- SoulSilver：
- Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
Generation V
- Black：
- It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Generation VI
- X：
- For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
- Y：
- Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
- Omega Ruby：
- 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.
Generation VII
- Sun：
- When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.
- Moon：
- It’s easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.
- Ultra Sun：
- Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.
- Ultra Moon：
- Its body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food.
- Let's Go Pikachu：
- If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
Generation VIII
- Sword：
- For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
- Shield：
- Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.