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Pokédex data
National № 010 Type BUG Species Worm Pokémon Height 1′0″ (0.30m) Weight 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) Abilities Shield Dust
Run Away (hidden ability)Local № 010 (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen)
024 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
024 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
023 (X/Y)
017 (Sun/Moon)Japanese Kyatapi Training
EV yield 1 HP Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 53 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Bug Gender 50% male, 50% female Egg cycles 15 (base 3,840 steps) Base stats
Total 195 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 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. |
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| Yellow | If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself. |
| Gold | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. |
| Silver | Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. |
| Crystal | It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
CATERPIE has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this POKéMON releases a terrifically strong odor. |
| FireRed | It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon. |
| LeafGreen | Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. |
| Emerald | Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly. |
| HeartGold | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies. |
| SoulSilver | Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly. |
| X | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies. |
| Y | Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor. |
| 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 chart
Name origin
- caterpillar
- an insect
Moves learned by Caterpie
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Moves learnt by level up
Caterpie learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Egg moves
Caterpie does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Move Tutor moves
Caterpie can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by HM
Caterpie does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Moves learnt by TM
Caterpie does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Caterpie sprites
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Where to find Caterpie
| Red | Route 25, Viridian Forest |
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| Blue | Route 2, 24, 25, Viridian Forest |
| Yellow | Viridian Forest |
| Gold | Route 2, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park |
| Silver | National Park |
| Crystal | Route 2, 24, 25, 30, 31, 45, 46, Ilex Forest |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 2, 24, 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 204 |
| Platinum | Route 204, Eterna Forest |
| HeartGold | Route 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest |
| SoulSilver | National Park |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Breed Metapod/Butterfree |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X | Santalune Forest |
| Y | Route 2, Santalune Forest |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Route 1, 5, Melemele Meadow, Lush Jungle |
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