Caterpie

#10 in the Platinum Pokédex • Worm Pokémon

Caterpie

#10 in the Platinum Pokédex • Worm Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

200

294

Attack

174

Defense

185

Sp. Atk

152

Sp. Def

152

Speed

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

Normal

Shiny

Caterpie

Worm Pokémon

#10

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)

Abilities

Shield Dust

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

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 Platinum

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.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Caterpie #10	Level 7	Metapod #11
Metapod #11	Level 10	Butterfree #12

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Platinum

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Eterna Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	4%	FireRed in slot 2
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	4%	FireRed in slot 2
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	4%	FireRed in slot 2
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	4%	FireRed in slot 2
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	4%	FireRed in slot 2

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		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.
15	Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.