Caterpie
Generation I · #0010 — Worm Pokémon
Caterpie is a Bug-type Pokémon, known as the Worm Pokémon, first introduced in Generation I. Its base stats total 195, with HP and Speed (45 each) the highest and Special Attack and Special Defense (20 each) the lowest. Its ability is Shield Dust, with Run Away as its Hidden Ability.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
2.9kg
Category
Worm Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
armor
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm182
scarlet violet
tm13
gold silver
tm13
crystal
tm211
scarlet violet
tm182
the teal mask
tm24
sword shield
tm211
the indigo disk
tm82
sword shield
Caterpie's Evolution Chain
Where to Find
Kanto Route 25
kanto
+5 more
Viridian Forest
kanto
+21 more
Kanto Route 2
kanto
+27 more
Kanto Route 24
kanto
+5 more
Azalea Town
johto
+2 more
Johto Route 31
johto
+13 more
Kanto Route 27
kanto
+2 more
Ilex Forest
johto
+17 more
Johto Route 30
johto
+13 more
Kanto Route 26
kanto
+2 more
Lake of Rage
johto
+2 more
Johto Route 34
johto
+2 more
Johto Route 35
johto
+2 more
National Park
johto
+8 more
Johto Route 39
johto
+2 more
Johto Route 38
johto
+2 more
Johto Route 37
johto
+2 more
Johto Route 36
johto
+2 more
Pattern Bush
kanto
Sinnoh Route 204
sinnoh
+5 more
+8 more locations in other games
Pokedex Entries
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
For protection, it releases a horri ble stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.
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.
Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.
It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
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.
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.
When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.
Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.
It’s easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.
Its body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food.
If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Learnable Moves
Commonly Asked Questions About Caterpie
What type is Caterpie?
Caterpie is a bug type Pokemon.
What does Caterpie evolve into?
Caterpie evolves into metapod, then into butterfree.
What are Caterpie's weaknesses?
Caterpie is weak to flying, rock and fire type moves.
Does Caterpie evolve by trading?
No — Caterpie evolves entirely through leveling up, with no trade required at any stage.
Where can I find Caterpie?
Caterpie can be found in kanto route 25 (kanto), viridian forest (kanto) and kanto route 2 (kanto) and 25 other locations.
