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.
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Stat spread.
Total of 195. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Caterpie first appeared on November 1, 2018 (November 2018 Field Research shuffle).
- Caterpie
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Butterfree
- Metapod and Butterfree by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Apr 2 to Apr 10, 2019, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2 to Apr 10, 2019 | 1-star | Bug Out 2019 |
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Caterpie is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Caterpie appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Caterpie is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Caterpie.
Every main-series game Caterpie is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 1
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Shining PearlTrade
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 1 and 5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 1 and 5, Melemele Meadow
- WildLush Jungle (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoute 2, Viridian Forest
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- WildSantalune Forest
- YObtainable
- WildRoute 2, Santalune Forest
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- BreedMetapod or Butterfree
- Black 2Trade
- White 2Obtainable
- BreedButterfree
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 204 (FireRed)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 204, Eterna Forest (FireRed)
- HeartGoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildIlex Forest (Headbutt trees)
- SoulSilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 24, 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Generation IIObtainable
- GoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest and National Park (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildRoutes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
- SilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 24, 25, 30, 31, Ilex Forest and National Park (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildIlex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation IObtainable
- RedObtainable
- WildRoute 25, Viridian Forest
- BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 24, 25, Viridian Forest
- YellowObtainable
- WildViridian Forest
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Caterpie appears in 67 episodes.
From EP002 (1997-04-08) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Caterpie has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Caterpie sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Caterpie in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Caterpie
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.