Caterpie
#13 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Sword
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
Shield
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #13 | Level 7 |  Metapod #14 |
Metapod #14 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #15 |
Normal
Shiny
Caterpie
Worm Pokémon
HP
45
Attack
30
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
20
Speed
45
Total
195
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.5× from
| 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 | 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. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM82 | Electroweb |  |  Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats. |
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
This Pokémon’s dust blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away
Hidden Ability
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.