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Revision as of 12:58, 27 November 2019

Caterpie (Japanese: キャタピー Kyatapii) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Caterpie is a worm-like Pokémon that is mainly green in color with a tan underside. Just below its head are four, tiny legs that are used only for movement. On top of its head is a red, "y-shaped" antenna, which can be used to produce an odor used in self-defense, in case something tries to hurt it.

Special abilities

Caterpie has the ability Shield Dust, which negates all status effects that are side effects of other moves. When threatened, it can release a strong odor from its antenna, which it uses to ward off predators. A ravenous Caterpie can quickly gobble up leaves that are much bigger than itself.

Evolution

Caterpie evolves into Metapod starting at level 7, which evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Viridian Forest, Route 25
Route 2, 24(Blue only) 		Uncommon(Red)
Common
Yellow Viridian Forest Common
Gold and Silver National Park
Ilex Forest, Route 2, 30, 31, Trees(Gold only)
Bug-Catching Contest(Silver only) 		Common(Gold)
Uncommon(Silver)
Crystal Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 24, 25, 30, 31 Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush, Route 2, 24, 25 Rare
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 204 Dongle (FireRed)
Platinum Eterna Forest, Route 204 Dongle (FireRed)
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 2, 30, 31, National Park, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest, Bug-Catching Contest, Headbutt trees Common
Black and White Breed Metapod or Butterfree (White Version only) None
X and Y Santalune Forest Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Route 1 Common
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Route 1, Melemele Meadow, Route 5 Common
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Route 2, Viridian Forest Common
Sword and Shield Galar Route 1
Max Raid Battles: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch 		Common

Spin-off game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Train, Trozei Battle, Endless Level 9, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Wish Cave (2-4F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Apple Woods (1-4F), Oran Forest (1-4F)
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Meadow Zone


Pokédex entries

Template:Pokédexentries

Stats

Stats
HP
45
Attack
30
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
45
Total
157

Learnset

By leveling up

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
9 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Smart 2 ♥
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM82 Electroweb Type Electric Special 55 95% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Caterpie learns no moves via TM/HM.

By breeding

Caterpie learns no moves via breeding.


By tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore USUM 55 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Electroweb  55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0 ♥
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
String Shot HGSS — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Smart 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

Main article: Butterfree (anime)

Though Caterpie has quite a few cameos, the only time one of the main characters owned one was when Ash had caught a Caterpie in the episode Ash Catches a Pokémon, being the first Pokémon he ever caught. During the same episode, Caterpie evolved into a Metapod. A few episodes later, his Metapod evolved into a Butterfree.

Trivia

  • Caterpie, along with Weedle and Wurmple take the least amount of levels to evolve, with 7.
  • Caterpie shares the same species name with Wurmple called the Worm Pokémon.
  • Caterpie has the same cry as Goldeen's in the Generation 1 and 2 games, probably because of the Game Boy's limited space.

Origin

Caterpie is a stylized caterpillar, most resembling an Asian swallowtail. Its "antenna" is an osmeterium, an organ unique to swallowtail caterpillars which, like Caterpie, they use to emit a foul odor. The tip of Caterpie's tail resembles the horn at the rear end of most species of hawk moth larvae.

Etymology

Caterpie's name appears to be based on caterpillar.

Gallery

See also

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