Caterpie
Diamond/PearlPlatinum

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.

Evolution Chain

caterpie
Caterpie
Level 7
metapod
Metapod
Level 10
butterfree
Butterfree

Pokédex & Training Data

Classification Worm Pokémon
Height 0.3 m (0'12")
Weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)
Abilities
EV Yield +1 hp
Catch Rate 255
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate medium
Gender Ratio
♂ ♀
Egg Groups Bug

Pokédex Numbers

Kanto (R/B/Y) #010
Johto (G/S/C) #024
Johto (HG/SS) #024
Kalos (Central) #023
Alola (S/M) #017
Alola (US/UM) #017
Galar (Sw/Sh) #013
National #010

Game Locations

Eterna Forest Area
Ilex Forest Area
Johto Route 30 Area
Johto Route 31 Area
Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
National Park Area
Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town
Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
Unknown All Bugs Area
Viridian Forest Area

Learned Moves

Level Up Moves

Diamond/Pearl
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Tackle
40 100% 35 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1 String Shot
— 95% 40 Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
Platinum
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Tackle
40 100% 35 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1 String Shot
— 95% 40 Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
15 Bug Bite
60 100% 20 If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Tackle
40 100% 35 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1 String Shot
— 95% 40 Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
15 Bug Bite
60 100% 20 If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

Tutor Moves

Platinum
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
Snore
50 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
Bug Bite
60 100% 20 If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
Snore
50 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
String Shot
— 95% 40 Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

Base Stats

Hp 45
Attack 30
Defense 35
Sp. Atk 20
Sp. Def 20
Speed 45
Total 195

Type Defenses

(vs. Gen 6+ rules)

2x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
2x