Caterpie

#17 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Worm Pokémon

Caterpie

#17 in the Sun & Moon 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.

Marshadow

Metapod

Normal

Shiny

Caterpie

Worm Pokémon

#17

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)

Abilities

Shield Dust Run Away(Hidden Ability)

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	Original Alola #17Original Melemele #17Original Akala #8
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.

Sun

When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.

Moon

It’s easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Caterpie #17	Level 7	Metapod #18
Metapod #18	Level 10	Butterfree #19

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 1 Alola Route 1 East	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2-3	20%	-
Route 1 Alola Route 1 South	Sos Encounter	10-13	15%	-
Route 1 Alola Route 1 South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-13	10%	-
Route 1 Alola Route 1 West	Sos Encounter	3-5	15%	-
Route 1 Alola Route 1 West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3-5	10%	-
Route 5 Alola Route 5 Area	Sos Encounter	13-16	15%	-
Route 5 Alola Route 5 Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13-16	10%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle South	Sos Encounter	18-21	15%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	10%	-
Melemele Meadow	Sos Encounter	9-12	15%	-
Melemele Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	9-12	10%	-

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 1 Alola Route 1 East	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2-3	20%	-
Route 1 Alola Route 1 South	Sos Encounter	10-13	15%	-
Route 1 Alola Route 1 South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-13	10%	-
Route 1 Alola Route 1 West	Sos Encounter	3-5	15%	-
Route 1 Alola Route 1 West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3-5	10%	-
Route 5 Alola Route 5 Area	Sos Encounter	13-16	15%	-
Route 5 Alola Route 5 Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13-16	10%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle South	Sos Encounter	18-21	15%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	10%	-
Melemele Meadow	Sos Encounter	9-12	15%	-
Melemele Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	9-12	10%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	String Shot	Status	-	95	40	The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
9	Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.