Caterpie
#10 in the Yellow Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Caterpie
#10 in the Yellow 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
Special
20
40
152
Speed
45
85
207
Total
175
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.
Growth
EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
| Pokédexes | Kanto #10 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 39 |
Eggs
Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore
Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Yellow
If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
Evolution
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #10 | Level 7 |  Metapod #11 |
Metapod #11 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #12 |
Encounters
Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Yellow
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 20% | - |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 15% | - |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | - |
Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 5% | - |
Moves
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | |
| Start | String Shot |  |  Status | - | 95 | 40 |
