Caterpie
#23 in the X and Y Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Pokémon X
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
Pokémon Y
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #23 | Level 7 |  Metapod #24 |
Metapod #24 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #25 |
Pokémon X
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Santalune Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 10% | - |
Pokémon Y
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 2 Road 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | - |
Route 2 Road 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 1% | - |
Santalune Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 10% | - |
Santalune Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | - |
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 | 50 | 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. |
| 15 | 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. |
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
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.