Caterpie in Pokémon Black & White
#10 in the National Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Caterpie in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
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.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Caterpie in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
45
200
294
Attack
30
58
174
Defense
35
67
185
Sp. Atk
20
40
152
Sp. Def
20
40
152
Speed
45
85
207
Total
195
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 39 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #10 | Level 7 |  Metapod #11 |
Metapod #11 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #12 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |  |  | 50 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | String Shot The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat. | |  | - | 95 | 40 |
| 15 | Bug Bite The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | | | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Class | Acquisition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroweb The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |  |  | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.
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.
