Caterpie
#10 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Caterpie
#10 in the Diamond and 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.
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
Diamond
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
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 | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| Start | String Shot |  |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat. |
Traits
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
