Caterpie #0010

The Worm Pokémon

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Typing	Bug
Abilities	Shield Dust Run Away - Hidden
Classification	The Worm Pokémon
National ID	#0010

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2

FlyingRockFire

Resists x½

FightingGroundGrass

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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Base Stats

Stat	Amount	Stat Range
HP	45	105—152
Attack	30	31—90
Defense	35	36—95
Sp. Attack	20	22—79
Sp. Defense	20	22—79
Speed	45	45—106
Total	195	Calculated Stat Range

Calculated stats: Lv. 50

Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

At Level 7

At Level 10

Where to Find

Generation 8
BD/SP	Grand UndergroundGrand Underground
Sw/Sh	WildRoute 1 RaidBridge Field (Den 4, Den 5),Dappled Grove (Den 4),Rolling Fields (Den 4),South Lake Miloch (Den 5)
Generation 7
LGP/LGE	WildRoute 2,Viridian Forest
US/UM	WildMelemele Meadow,Route 1,Route 5 SOSLush Jungle,Melemele Meadow,Route 1,Route 5
S/M	WildLush Jungle,Melemele Meadow,Route 1,Route 5 SOSLush Jungle,Melemele Meadow,Route 1,Route 5
Generation 6
X/Y	WildRoute 2,Santalune Forest
Generation 4
HG/SS	WildIlex Forest,National Park,Route 2,Route 30,Route 31,Viridian Forest HeadbuttIlex Forest
Platinum	WildEterna Forest,Route 204
D/P	WildRoute 204
Generation 3
FR/LG	WildPattern Bush,Route 2,Route 24,Route 25,Viridian Forest
Generation 2
Crystal	WildIlex Forest,National Park,Route 2,Route 24,Route 25,Route 30,Route 31 Headbutt (Special Tree)Ilex Forest
G/S	WildIlex Forest,National Park,Route 2,Route 30,Route 31 HeadbuttAzalea Town,Ilex Forest,Lake of Rage,Route 26,Route 27,Route 34,Route 35,Route 36 Headbutt (Special Tree)Azalea Town,Ilex Forest,Lake of Rage,Route 26,Route 27,Route 34,Route 35,Route 36
Generation 1
Yellow	WildViridian Forest
R/B	WildRoute 2,Route 24,Route 25,Viridian Forest
Blue (Japan)	WildRoute 2,Route 24,Route 25,Viridian Forest
Red/Green (Japan)	WildRoute 2,Route 24,Route 25,Viridian Forest

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Bug
Egg Cycles	15
Egg Steps	3840 - Generations II, III, and VII 3825 - Generations IV 3855 - Generations V and VI 3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio	50.20%49.80%
Height	0.3 m (1'0")
Weight	2.9 kg (6.4 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield	1 HP
Base Exp. Yield	39
Catch Rate	255
Catch Chance	~43.87% Success (Poké Ball, Lvl. 50, Full HP)
Exp. Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Base Friendship	50

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."
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl "It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly."
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! Let's Go, Eevee! "If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself."
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."
Alpha Sapphire 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."
Black White "It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly."
Black 2 White 2 "It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly."
Diamond Pearl "It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly."
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."
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."
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."
Emerald "Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae."
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."
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."