Caterpie, a Worm Pokémon, made its debut in Generation I of the Pokémon series. This Bug-type Pokémon is most at home beneath the forest canopy.
Pokédex Entries
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.
Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.
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.
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.
Base Stats
Defenses
Evolution
Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 9 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
Locations
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winds and Waves | Not yet released | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet | Not available in this game | ||
| Violet | Not available in this game | ||
| Legends: Z-A | No data yet | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | Route 1 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–5 |
| Shield | Route 1 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–5 |
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade or migrate | ||
| Shining Pearl | Trade or migrate | ||
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Lush Jungle | — | Lv. 18–21 |
| Lush Jungle | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 18–21 | |
| Melemele Meadow | — | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Melemele Meadow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Route 1 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–13 | |
| Route 1 | — | Lv. 3–13 | |
| Route 5 | — | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Moon | Lush Jungle | — | Lv. 18–21 |
| Lush Jungle | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 18–21 | |
| Melemele Meadow | — | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Melemele Meadow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Route 1 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–13 | |
| Route 1 | — | Lv. 3–13 | |
| Route 5 | — | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Ultra Sun | Lush Jungle | — | Lv. 19–22 |
| Melemele Meadow | — | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Melemele Meadow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Route 1 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–3 | |
| Route 5 | — | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Ultra Moon | Lush Jungle | — | Lv. 19–22 |
| Melemele Meadow | — | Lv. 10–12 | |
| Melemele Meadow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10–12 | |
| Route 1 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–3 | |
| Route 5 | — | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Let's Go, Pikachu | Route 2 | Walking in the overworld | Lv. 3–8 |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in the overworld | Lv. 3–6 | |
| Let's Go, Eevee | Route 2 | Walking in the overworld | Lv. 3–8 |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in the overworld | Lv. 3–6 |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | Santalune Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2 |
| Y | Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–4 |
| Santalune Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 2–3 | |
| Omega Ruby | Trade or migrate | ||
| Alpha Sapphire | Trade or migrate | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Trade or migrate | ||
| White | Trade or migrate | ||
| Black 2 | Trade or migrate | ||
| White 2 | Trade or migrate | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Route 204 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 6 |
| Pearl | Route 204 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 6 |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13 |
| Route 204 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–10 | |
| HeartGold | Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–6 |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–5 | |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7–36 | |
| Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–4 | |
| Route 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–4 | |
| Route 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–5 | |
| Unknown; all bugs | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10–14 | |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3 | |
| SoulSilver | National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7–36 |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Trade or migrate | ||
| Sapphire | Trade or migrate | ||
| Emerald | Trade or migrate | ||
| FireRed | Pattern Bush | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 6 |
| Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–5 | |
| Route 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7 | |
| Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 8 | |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–5 | |
| LeafGreen | Pattern Bush | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 6 |
| Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–5 | |
| Route 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7 | |
| Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 8 | |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–5 | |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Azalea Town | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 |
| Azalea Town | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Azalea Town | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–6 | |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Lake of Rage | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Lake of Rage | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Lake of Rage | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10–12 | |
| Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3 | |
| Route 26 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 26 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 26 | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 27 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 27 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 27 | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–4 | |
| Route 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–5 | |
| Route 34 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 34 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 34 | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 35 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 35 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 35 | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 36 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 36 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 36 | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 37 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 37 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 37 | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 38 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 38 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 38 | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 39 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 39 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 39 | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Silver | Trade or migrate | ||
| Crystal | Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5 |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3 | |
| Route 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 8–10 | |
| Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–4 | |
| Route 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–5 | |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 8 |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3 | |
| Blue | Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–5 |
| Route 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7 | |
| Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 8 | |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–5 | |
| Yellow | Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–6 |