Caterpie
#10 in the Black and White Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Pokémon White
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #10 | Level 7 |  Metapod #11 |
Metapod #11 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #12 |
Normal
Shiny
Caterpie
Worm Pokémon
HP
45
Attack
30
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
20
Speed
45
Total
195
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | String Shot | |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| 15 | Bug Bite | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away
Hidden Ability
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.