Caterpie
#10 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Caterpie
#10 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Stats
Min
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.
Normal
Caterpie
Worm Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 39 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore
Brilliant Diamond
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Shining Pearl
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Caterpie #10 | Level 7 |  Metapod #11 |
Metapod #11 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #12 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | FireRed in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | FireRed in slot 2 |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | FireRed in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | FireRed in slot 2 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| Start | String Shot | |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | |
| 9 | Bug Bite | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Traits
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away(Hidden Ability)
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
