Caterpie
#10 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
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.
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 |
Brilliant Diamond
| 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 |
Shining Pearl
| 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 |
Normal
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 | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| Start | String Shot | |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | |
| 9 | Bug Bite | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away
Hidden Ability
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.