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Caterpie

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

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Charizard

Squirtle

Caterpie normal sprite

Normal

Caterpie

Worm Pokémon

#10
Bug

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)

Abilities

Shield DustRun Away(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Caterpie takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
39

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond box art

Brilliant Diamond

It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.

Pokémon Shining Pearl box art

Shining Pearl

It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Caterpie

Caterpie

#10

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#12

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Brilliant Diamond
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave64%

FireRed in slot 2

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave64%

FireRed in slot 2

Shining Pearl
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave64%

FireRed in slot 2

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave64%

FireRed in slot 2

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

9Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Run Away(Hidden Ability)

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

#6

Charizard

#7

Squirtle

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