Caterpie
#0010 in the National Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Caterpie
#0010 in the National 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.
Normal
Shiny
Caterpie
Worm Pokémon
It's Super Effective
Damage multipliers Caterpie takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.
Evolution
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Caterpie #0010 | Level 7 |  Metapod #0011 |
Metapod #0011 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #0012 |
Moves
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A full-body charge attack. |
| Start | String Shot | Bug |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | A move that lowers the foe's SPEED. |
| 15 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
Games
Games where Caterpie appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's Pokédex page.
