Caterpie #0010
| Typing | Bug |
| Abilities | Run Away - Hidden |
| Classification | The Worm Pokémon |
| National ID | #0010 |
Type Effectiveness
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 |
Evolutionary Family
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
Pokédex Entries
"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." | |
"It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly." | |
"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." | |
"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." | |
"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 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." | |
"Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae." | |
"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." | |
"If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 95 | Bug | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 9 | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite