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Caterpie in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #13 • Worm Pokémon

Caterpie in the National Pokédex
Caterpie sprite

Normal

Shiny Caterpie sprite

Shiny

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Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Bug

Category

Worm Pokémon

Abilities

Shield DustRun Away(Hidden Ability)

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0010

Pokédex

Galar #13

Caterpie in Other Games

National Dex page
Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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.

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

Weak to

Fire

2×

Flying

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #13
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
39

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 cycles

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

Caterpie

Galar #13

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

Galar #14

Metapod

Metapod

Galar #14

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

Galar #15

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

Route 1

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass2-515%

-

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 5 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 5, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

South Lake Miloch

Max Raid Battles — pool 5 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 5, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Route 1

Curry visitors

After Making Curry2-5-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 22.09% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 1

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass2-515%

-

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 5 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 5, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

South Lake Miloch

Max Raid Battles — pool 5 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 5, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Route 1

Curry visitors

After Making Curry2-5-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 22.09% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartTackle

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

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StartString Shot

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

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9Bug Bite

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

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Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM82Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.

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Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

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Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

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