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Caterpie

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Caterpie

#24 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Worm Pokémon

Pokédex entries

HeartGold

For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.

SoulSilver

Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.

Details

Type

Bug

Category

Worm Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0010

Pokédex

#24

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Caterpie, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #24
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 (4,080 nominal steps)

Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

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

Caterpie

#24

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#25

Metapod

Metapod

#25

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#26

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 30

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

In the morning

Route 30

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

During the day

Route 30

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

Radio off, In the morning

Route 30

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

Radio off, During the day

Route 30

Walking in tall grass or a cave410%

Radio off, In the morning

Route 30

Walking in tall grass or a cave410%

Radio off, In the morning

Route 30

Walking in tall grass or a cave44%

During the day

Route 30

Walking in tall grass or a cave41%

During the day

Route 31

Walking in tall grass or a cave420%

In the morning

Route 31

Walking in tall grass or a cave420%

During the day

Route 31

Walking in tall grass or a cave410%

Radio off, In the morning

Route 31

Walking in tall grass or a cave410%

Radio off, During the day

Route 31

Walking in tall grass or a cave54%

In the morning

Route 31

Walking in tall grass or a cave54%

During the day

Route 31

Walking in tall grass or a cave51%

In the morning

Route 31

Walking in tall grass or a cave51%

During the day

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave520%

In the morning

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave520%

During the day

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave620%

During the day

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave510%

Radio off, In the morning

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave510%

Radio off, During the day

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave610%

Radio off, During the day

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave610%

Radio off, In the morning

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave610%

Radio off, In the morning

National Park

Walking in tall grass or a cave1020%

In the morning

National Park

Walking in tall grass or a cave1020%

During the day

National Park

Walking in tall grass or a cave1010%

Radio off, In the morning

National Park

Walking in tall grass or a cave1010%

Radio off, During the day

National Park

Walking in tall grass or a cave1210%

Radio off, In the morning

National Park

Walking in tall grass or a cave1210%

Radio off, In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

During the day

Route 2

Route 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

Radio off, In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

Radio off, During the day

Route 2

Route 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave41%

In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave41%

During the day

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

During the day

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

Radio off, In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

Radio off, During the day

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave41%

In the morning

Route 2

Route 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave41%

During the day

Viridian Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

Not during a swarm, In the morning

Viridian Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

Not during a swarm, During the day

Viridian Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

Not during a swarm, In the morning

Viridian Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave320%

Not during a swarm, During the day

Ilex Forest

Headbutting a tree3-530%

Common native Headbutt tree table; facing-tree coordinates and Trainer ID determine whether this table is selected.

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest7-1820%

Active Bug-Catching Contest on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday; National Pokédex not obtained. Contest permits one retained catch.

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest24-3620%

Active Bug-Catching Contest on Tuesday; National Pokédex obtained. Contest permits one retained catch.

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest7-1820%

Active Bug-Catching Contest on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday; National Pokédex not obtained. Contest permits one retained catch.

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest24-3620%

Active Bug-Catching Contest on Tuesday; National Pokédex obtained. Contest permits one retained catch.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

15Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

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