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No. 0010 · Generation I · Kanto

Caterpie

The Worm Pokémon

TL;DR. Caterpie is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 195. Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.

Bug

Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.

Height0.3 m

Weight2.9 kg

AbilitiesShield Dust

HiddenRun Away

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 195. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45

Attack 30

Defense 35

Sp. Attack 20

Sp. Defense 20

Speed 45

Total195

195 base stat total, the 1017th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Bug-types.

45 base HP, Caterpie's strongest stat, ranking 64th of 92 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Caterpie in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Caterpie reaches 437 CP at level 40 and 500 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack55

GO Defense55

GO Stamina128

Max CP (L40)437

Max CP (L50)494

Best buddy (L51)500

Raid catch CP 219–249 (L20). Weather boosted 274–312 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Caterpie.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Caterpie, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Caterpie?

Caterpie is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Caterpie weak to?

Caterpie takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Caterpie resistant to?

Caterpie resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Caterpie evolve?

Caterpie evolves into Metapod (Level 7).

What generation is Caterpie from?

Caterpie was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0010.

What are Caterpie's base stats?

Caterpie has HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 35, Special Attack 20, Special Defense 20, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 195.

What are Caterpie's abilities?

Caterpie can have the ability Shield Dust, plus the Hidden Ability Run Away.

Is Caterpie legendary or mythical?

No. Caterpie is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Caterpie's best stat?

Caterpie's highest base stat is HP at 45, which ranks 64th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Caterpie good?

Caterpie has a base stat total of 195, the 1017th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Caterpie as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Caterpie in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Caterpie in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Caterpie in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Caterpie in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Caterpie 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Caterpie is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Flying Rock

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Ground

Comparison

Caterpie vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat	Caterpie	Bug avg	Difference
HP	45	57	-12
Attack	30	68	-38
Defense	35	69	-34
Special Attack	20	57	-37
Special Defense	20	64	-44
Speed	45	60	-15
Total	195	375	-180

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Game appearances

Caterpie appears in 33 games.

Every mainline release where Caterpie is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Caterpie in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 21 games have a known habitat.

Platinum

Eterna ForestSinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City

Diamond, Pearl

Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City

Gold

Azalea TownIlex ForestJohto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Lake OF RageNational Park

Crystal

Ilex ForestJohto Route 30Johto Route 31Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 24Kanto Route 25National Park

HeartGold

Ilex ForestJohto Route 30Johto Route 31Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityNational ParkUnknown All BugsViridian Forest

Blue, green-japan

Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Viridian Forest

FireRed, LeafGreen

Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Pattern BushViridian Forest

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityViridian Forest

Red, red-japan

Kanto Route 25Viridian Forest

Yellow

Viridian Forest

Kalos Route 2Santalune Forest

Santalune Forest