Pokédex - CATERPIE

Basic Information


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CATERPIE - Worm Pokémon

  • 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.
  • Platinum: It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
  • Diamond: It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
  • Pearl: It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
  • Emerald: Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.
  • 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.
  • Ruby: 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.
  • 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.

Size Comparison

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Evolutions

Evolves into METAPOD at level 7.
Evolves into BUTTERFREE at level 10.

Locations/Obtaining

Ruby Version

Not found in this version.

Sapphire Version

Not found in this version.

FireRed Version

 LevelChanceMethod
VIRIDIAN FOREST3-540%Land
PATTERN BUSH610%Land
ROUTE 24-55%Land
ROUTE 24720%Land
ROUTE 25820%Land

LeafGreen Version

 LevelChanceMethod
VIRIDIAN FOREST3-540%Land
PATTERN BUSH610%Land
ROUTE 24-55%Land
ROUTE 24720%Land
ROUTE 25820%Land

Emerald Version

Not found in this version.

Diamond Version

 LevelChanceMethod
Route 204 (Dual Slot FireRed)64%Land

Pearl Version

 LevelChanceMethod
Route 204 (Dual Slot FireRed)64%Land

Platinum Version

 LevelChanceMethod
Eterna Forest (Dual Slot FireRed)134%Land
Route 204 (Dual Slot FireRed)54%Land
Route 204 (Dual Slot FireRed)104%Land

HeartGold Version

 LevelChanceMethod
Route 30 (Morning, Day)320%Land
Route 30 (Morning)410%Land
Route 30 (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day)310%Land
Route 30 (Day)45%Land
Route 31 (Morning, Day)4-525%Land
Route 31 (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day)410%Land
Ilex Forest (Day)620%Land
Ilex Forest (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day)520%Land
Ilex Forest (Mass Outbreak)520%Land
Ilex Forest (Morning)610%Land
Ilex Forest (Without Special Sound) (Day)610%Land
Ilex Forest (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day)510%Land
National Park (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day)1020%Land
National Park (Mass Outbreak)1020%Land
National Park (Morning)1210%Land
National Park (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day)1010%Land
National Park10-14100%Land
Route 2 (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day)320%Land
Route 2 (Mass Outbreak)320%Land
Route 2 (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day)310%Land
Route 2 (Morning, Day)41%Land
Route 2 (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day)320%Land
Route 2 (Mass Outbreak)320%Land
Route 2 (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day)310%Land
Route 2 (Morning, Day)41%Land
Viridian Forest (Morning, Day)320%Land
Viridian Forest (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day)320%Land

SoulSilver Version

Special method: Bug Catching Contest

Base Stats

HP45
Attack30
Defense35
Speed45
Special Attack20
Special Defense20

Other Base Information

Rareness255
Base Experience (Diamond/Pearl)53
Base Experience (Earlier versions)53
Gender Rate50% female, 50% male
Happiness70
Growth RateMedium (max: 1,000,000 EXP)
Steps to hatch egg3840

Attacks Learned

Diamond/Pearl Version

Platinum Version

HeartGold/SoulSilver Version

TMs/HMs Learned

DS Versions

Abilities

  • Diamond/Pearl Version: Shield Dust
  • Advance Versions: Shield Dust

Moves Taught by People

  • Platinum Version: Snore
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver Version: Snore, String Shot, Bug Bite
  • Emerald Version: No moves it can learn.
  • FireRed/LeafGreen Version: No moves it can learn.
  • Crystal Version: No moves it can learn.

Breeding

Egg Moves

  • Diamond/Pearl Version:
  • Emerald Version:
  • FireRed/LeafGreen Version:
  • Ruby/Sapphire Version:
  • Gold/Silver Version:
  • Crystal Version:

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