Caterpie • Generation VIII Pokédex
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Caterpie
Caterpie's Type
Caterpie's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 10
- Galar #
- 13
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- --
Caterpie's Base Stats
- HP:
- 45
- Attack:
- 30
- Defense:
- 35
- Sp. Atk:
- 20
- Sp. Def:
- 20
- Speed:
- 45
- Total:
- 195
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'0" (0.3m)
- Weight:
- 6.4 lbs. (2.9 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Bug
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 HP
- Base EXP:
- 39
- Catch Rate:
- 255
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Caterpie's Abilities
Here are what abilities Caterpie can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Shield Dust
- Prevents any extra effects of damaging moves targeting Caterpie that have a % chance of an extra effect occurring.
- Run Away
- Caterpie can always run from a wild Pokémon battle, regardless of Speed or other trapping effects.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Caterpie's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Caterpie's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Caterpie evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Caterpie's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Below is a list of all of the moves that Caterpie can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves Caterpie learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
 |
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | ||
| 1 | String Shot |
 |
-- | 95% | 40 | Nearby Enemies | ||
| 9 | Bug Bite |
|
60 | 100% | 20 | One Target |
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that Caterpie can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
| TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM82 | Electroweb |
 |
55 | 95% | 15 | Nearby Enemies |
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves Caterpie learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
|
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | ||
| 1 | String Shot |
|
-- | 95% | 40 | Nearby Enemies | ||
| 9 | Bug Bite |
|
60 | 100% | 20 | One Target |
Caterpie's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Caterpie's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Caterpie's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Caterpie is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Caterpie is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 200 | 231 | 263 | 294 | 45 |
| Attack | 65 | 96 | 128 | 159 | 30 |
| Defense | 75 | 106 | 138 | 169 | 35 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 76 | 108 | 139 | 20 |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 76 | 108 | 139 | 20 |
| Speed | 95 | 126 | 158 | 189 | 45 |
| Total | 195 | ||||
Where to Find Caterpie in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
If you're looking for where to find Caterpie, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Caterpie in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Caterpie in the Wild
Galar Route 1
| Random Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Weather | ||||||||
| 15% |
Lv. |
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Location information on where to find Caterpie in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!
Pokédex Entries for Caterpie
Generation 8 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 7 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 6 Pokédex Entries
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
Alpha 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.
Generation 5 Pokédex Entries
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
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 3 Pokédex Entries
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.
LeafGreen
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Gold
For protection, it releases a horrible 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 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
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.