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Caterpie
#10 in the National Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
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Pokémon Emerald
Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.
Details
Type
Category
Worm Pokémon
Abilities
Height
0.3 m (1'00")
Weight
2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)
National Pokédex
#0010
Pokédex
#10 (National)
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.
Growth
EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
| EV yield | 1 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 53 |
Eggs
Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (elapsed hatch time varies; Flame Body or Magma Armor speeds hatching in Emerald) |
Evolution
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #10 | Level 7 |  Metapod #11 |
Metapod #11 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #12 |
Moves
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full-body tackle. |
| Start | String Shot | |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | Binds the foe with string to reduce its SPEED. |
Traits
Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.
Shield Dust
Prevents added effects.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
