Pokédex - Caterpie
Basic Information
![[Picture of Caterpie]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/10.png)
| National Number: | #010 |
| Johto | #024 |
| Hoenn | #212 |
| New Pokédex | #024 |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 2.9 kg ( 6.4 lb) |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Caterpie]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAHklEQVQ4jWNgGAWDH/yHYoo0k20IxQYgGzIKBjUAADsqC/XpzbYfAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Body Form | ![[Form 3]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAtklEQVQYlbWVOw7EIAxEySoHmONQukyZI7vc4/gIWyBF/GJsa5kKIng4xmMOZk579NnETSmd068iwvwtY6IM4A/oGlpUpoEDmoSM3O6AOFrfLyJxtC5v4L4KcQXeoImyvtoVeIMGsKTb1RcfgPu+ylgpGIu0XE8L2Z5ut9Ht/xHpIcbA5z1E12j9+laeq1qgiXLY+ouEeFvSE/IaHeaa0N2GN41eO4wP2Jt9lD5uRQe08W3ciP4BX2NRFt63AmEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Type | BUG |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Color | Green |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 39 |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 3840 |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | HP: 1 |
| Abilities | Shield Dust |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Run Away |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 30 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Speed | 45 |
| Special Attack | 20 |
| Special Defense | 20 |
Evolutions (When Caterpie Evolves)
No evolutions.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Caterpie)
White Version
Obtained by pairing with a Metapod, which can be found below:
Black Version
Not found in this version.
SoulSilver Version
Special method: Bug Catching Contest
HeartGold Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 30 (Morning, Day) | 3 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 30 (Morning) | 4 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 30 (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day) | 3 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 30 (Day) | 4 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 31 (Morning, Day) | 4-5 | 25% | Land |
| ROUTE 31 (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day) | 4 | 10% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Day) | 6 | 20% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day) | 5 | 20% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Mass Outbreak) | 5 | 20% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Morning) | 6 | 10% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Without Special Sound) (Day) | 6 | 10% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day) | 5 | 10% | Land |
| NATIONAL PARK (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day) | 10 | 20% | Land |
| NATIONAL PARK (Mass Outbreak) | 10 | 20% | Land |
| NATIONAL PARK (Morning) | 12 | 10% | Land |
| NATIONAL PARK (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day) | 10 | 10% | Land |
| NATIONAL PARK | 10-14 | 100% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day) | 3 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (Mass Outbreak) | 3 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day) | 3 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (Morning, Day) | 4 | 1% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day) | 3 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (Mass Outbreak) | 3 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day) | 3 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (Morning, Day) | 4 | 1% | Land |
| VIRIDIAN FOREST (Morning, Day) | 3 | 20% | Land |
| VIRIDIAN FOREST (No Mass Outbreak) (Morning, Day) | 3 | 20% | Land |
Platinum Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eterna Forest (Dual Slot FireRed) | 13 | 4% | Land |
| Route 204 (Dual Slot FireRed) | 5 | 4% | Land |
| Route 204 (Dual Slot FireRed) | 10 | 4% | Land |
Pearl Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 204 (Dual Slot FireRed) | 6 | 4% | Land |
Diamond Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 204 (Dual Slot FireRed) | 6 | 4% | Land |
Emerald Version
Not found in this version.
LeafGreen Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRIDIAN FOREST | 3-5 | 40% | Land |
| PATTERN BUSH | 6 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 | 4-5 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 24 | 7 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 25 | 8 | 20% | Land |
FireRed Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRIDIAN FOREST | 3-5 | 40% | Land |
| PATTERN BUSH | 6 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 | 4-5 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 24 | 7 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 25 | 8 | 20% | Land |
Sapphire Version
Not found in this version.
Ruby Version
Not found in this version.
Crystal Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL PARK (Morning, Day) | 10 | 5% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Morning, Day) | 5 | 30% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 24 (Morning) | 10 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 24 (Morning, Day) | 8 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 24 (Day) | 10 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 25 (Morning, Day) | 10 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 2 (Morning, Day) | 3 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 30 (Morning, Day) | 3-4 | 50% | Land |
| ROUTE 31 (Morning, Day) | 4 | 30% | Land |
| 7-18 | 20% | Land |
Silver Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-18 | 20% | Land |
Gold Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 38 | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 38 | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 39 | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 39 | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| NATIONAL PARK (Morning, Day) | 10 | 30% | Land |
| NATIONAL PARK (Morning) | 12 | 20% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Day) | 6 | 30% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Morning, Day) | 5 | 30% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Morning) | 6 | 20% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ILEX FOREST | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| AZALEA TOWN | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| AZALEA TOWN | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| LAKE OF RAGE | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| LAKE OF RAGE | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 35 | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 35 | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 36 | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 36 | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 37 | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 37 | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 34 | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 34 | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 2 (Morning, Day) | 3 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 26 | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 26 | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 27 | 10 | 65% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 27 | 10 | 50% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 30 (Morning, Day) | 3 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 30 (Morning) | 4 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 30 (Day) | 4 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 31 (Morning, Day) | 4-5 | 35% | Land |
| 7-18 | 20% | Land |
Yellow Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRIDIAN FOREST | 3-6 | 50% | Land |
Blue Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 2 | 3-5 | 15% | Land |
| ROUTE 24 | 7 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 25 | 8 | 20% | Land |
| VIRIDIAN FOREST | 3-5 | 45% | Land |
Red Version
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 25 | 8 | 1% | Land |
| VIRIDIAN FOREST | 3 | 5% | Land |
What moves can Caterpie learn?
Caterpie can learn the following moves:
Bug Bite
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 15
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SnorePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
String Shot
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
What moves can Caterpie learn in the Game Boy games?
Caterpie can learn the following moves:
String ShotRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
TackleRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
Pokédex Entries
English
Caterpie - Worm Pokémon
- Black: It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
- White: 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.
- 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.
- Crystal: It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.
- Gold: For protection, it releases a horri- ble 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.
- Yellow: If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
- Red/Blue: Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
French
Chenipan - Pokémon Ver
- HeartGold: Ses antennes rouges libèrent une puanteur qui repousse l’ennemi. Il grandit par mues régulières.
- SoulSilver: Ses antennes rouges libèrent une puanteur qui repousse l’ennemi. Il grandit par mues régulières.
- Platinum: Ses antennes rouges libèrent une puanteur qui repousse l’ennemi. Il grandit par mues régulières.
- Diamond: Ses antennes rouges libèrent une puanteur qui repousse l’ennemi. Il grandit par mues régulières.
- Pearl: Ses antennes rouges libèrent une puanteur qui repousse l’ennemi. Il grandit par mues régulières.
- Emerald: CHENIPAN a un appétit d'ogre. Il peut engloutir des feuilles plus grosses que lui. Les antennes de ce POKéMON dégagent une odeur particulièrement entêtante.
- FireRed: Il est recouvert d'une peau toute verte. Quand il fait sa mue, il s'enroule dans un fil de soie pour s'enfermer dans un cocon.
- LeafGreen: Ses petites pattes sont équipées de ventouses, lui permettant de grimper aux murs.
- Ruby: CHENIPAN a un appétit d'ogre. Il peut engloutir des feuilles plus grosses que lui. Les antennes de ce POKéMON dégagent une odeur particulièrement entêtante.
- Sapphire: CHENIPAN a un appétit d'ogre. Il peut engloutir des feuilles plus grosses que lui. Les antennes de ce POKéMON dégagent une odeur particulièrement entêtante.
- Crystal: Pour se protéger, il s'enfonce dans le sol en se cou- vrant de feuilles de la même couleur que son corps.
- Gold: Pour se protéger, il émet un gaz puant par ses antennes qui fait fuir ses ennemis audacieux.
- Silver: Ses pattes ont des ventouses lui permettant de grimper sur toute surface, notam- ment les arbres.
- Yellow: Quand on touche l'appendice sur son front, il sécrète un gaz puant pour se protéger.
- Red/Blue: Ses petites pattes sont équipées de ventouses, lui permettant de grimper aux murs.
German
Raupy - Wurm
- HeartGold: Seine roten Antennen sondern einen Gestank ab, der Feinde verjagt. Es wächst, indem es sich häutet.
- SoulSilver: Seine roten Antennen sondern einen Gestank ab, der Feinde verjagt. Es wächst, indem es sich häutet.
- Platinum: Seine roten Antennen sondern einen Gestank ab, der Feinde verjagt. Es wächst, indem es sich häutet.
- Diamond: Seine roten Antennen sondern einen Gestank ab, der Feinde verjagt. Es wächst, indem es sich häutet.
- Pearl: Seine roten Antennen sondern einen Gestank ab, der Feinde verjagt. Es wächst, indem es sich häutet.
- Emerald: RAUPY ist sehr gefräßig, es kann Blätter verschlingen, die größer sind als es selbst. Seine Antennen sondern einen übel riechenden Gestank ab.
- FireRed: Seine Haut ist grün. Beim Wachsen streift es sie ab und verpuppt sich in einen Seidenkokon.
- LeafGreen: Dieses POKéMON trägt Saugnäpfe an den Beinchen. Es kann mühelos Steigungen und Mauern erklimmen.
- Ruby: RAUPY ist sehr gefräßig, es kann Blätter verschlingen, die größer sind als es selbst. Seine Antennen sondern einen übel riechenden Gestank ab.
- Sapphire: RAUPY ist sehr gefräßig. Es kann Blätter verschlingen, die seine eigene Größe um ein Vielfaches übersteigen. Seine Antennen sondern einen übel riechenden Gestank ab.
- Crystal: Es sucht im Laub Schutz und tarnt sich mit Blättern, die der Farbe seines Körpers entsprechen.
- Gold: Als Schutz vor Feinden sondert es einen übelriechenden Gestank mit seinen Antennen ab.
- Silver: Die Saugnäpfe an den Beinen haften auf jedem Unter- grund. Es sucht hartnäckig in Bäu- men nach Futter.
- Yellow: Berührt man die Fühler auf dem Kopf dieses POKéMON, so sondert es einen ekligen Geruch ab.
- Red/Blue: Dieses POKéMON trägt Saugnäpfe an den Beinchen. Es kann mühelos Steigungen und Mauern erklimmen.
Spanish
Caterpie - Pokémon Gusano
- HeartGold: Su antena roja desprende un gran hedor para repeler a los enemigos. Crece mudándose repetidamente.
- SoulSilver: Su antena roja desprende un gran hedor para repeler a los enemigos. Crece mudándose repetidamente.
- Platinum: Su antena roja desprende un gran hedor para repeler a los enemigos. Crece mudándose repetidamente.
- Diamond: Su antena roja desprende un gran hedor para repeler a los enemigos. Crece mudándose repetidamente.
- Pearl: Su antena roja desprende un gran hedor para repeler a los enemigos. Crece mudándose repetidamente.
- Emerald: Tiene un apetito voraz. Es capaz de devorar hojas que superan su tamaño en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Libera un hedor terrible por las antenas.
- FireRed: Tiene la piel de color verde. Cuando la muda, se recubre de seda y se convierte en capullo.
- LeafGreen: Sus cortas patas están recubiertas de ventosas que le permiten subir incansable por muros y cuestas.
- Ruby: CATERPIE tiene un apetito voraz. Es capaz de devorar hojas que superen su tamaño en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Atención a la antena que tiene: libera un hedor realmente fuerte.
- Sapphire: CATERPIE tiene un apetito voraz. Es capaz de devorar hojas que superen su tamaño en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Atención a la antena que tiene: libera un hedor realmente fuerte.
- Crystal: Se agazapa en el follaje donde se camufla entre las hojas que son del mismo color que su cuerpo.
- Gold: Para protegerse despide un hedor horrible de sus antenas, con el que repele a sus enemigos.
- Silver: Sus patas tienen ventosas con las que se adhieren a cualquier sitio. Escala árboles en busca de forraje.
- Yellow: Si tocas los receptores de su cabeza, soltará un terrible olor para protegerse
- Red/Blue: Sus cortas patas están recubiertas de ventosas que le permiten subir incansable por muros y cuestas.
Italian
Caterpie - Pokémon Baco
- HeartGold: Dalle antenne rosse emana un puzzo che respinge il nemico. Cresce cambiando più volte la pelle.
- SoulSilver: Dalle antenne rosse emana un puzzo che respinge il nemico. Cresce cambiando più volte la pelle.
- Platinum: Dalle antenne rosse emana un puzzo che respinge il nemico. Cresce cambiando più volte la pelle.
- Diamond: Dalle antenne rosse emana un puzzo che respinge il nemico. Cresce cambiando più volte la pelle.
- Pearl: Dalle antenne rosse emana un puzzo che respinge il nemico. Cresce cambiando più volte la pelle.
- Emerald: CATERPIE mangia voracemente. È in grado di divorare foglie più grandi del suo corpo in pochi istanti. Emette un odore terrificante dalle antenne.
- FireRed: Quando perde la pellicola verde in cui è avvolto, questo POKéMON si ricopre di uno strato di seta, diventando un bozzolo.
- LeafGreen: Le sue zampe cortissime sono ricoperte di ventose che gli permettono di scalare qualsiasi muro o salita.
- Ruby: CATERPIE mangia voracemente. È in grado di divorare foglie più grandi del suo stesso corpo in pochi istanti. Questo POKéMON emette un odore terrificante dalle antenne.
- Sapphire: CATERPIE mangia voracemente. È in grado di divorare foglie più grandi del suo stesso corpo in pochi istanti. Questo POKéMON emette un odore terrificante dalle antenne.
- Crystal: Strisciando tra la vegetazione, si mimetizza tra il fogliame, che ha lo stesso colore del suo corpo.
- Gold: Per proteggersi emette un puzzo terribile dall' antenna sul capo, tenendo lontani i nemici.
- Silver: Le sue zampe hanno ventose che possono aderire ad ogni superficie. Sale sugli alberi cercando cibo.
- Yellow: Se gli si tocca il sensore che ha sulla testa, si difende emettendo un odore insopportabile.
- Red/Blue: Le sue zampe cortissime sono ricoperte di ventose per poter scalare sempre muri e salite.
Japanese
キャタピー - いもむしポケモン (KYATAPII - ImomushiPOKEMON)
- HeartGold: あかいしょっかくからにおいを だしててきをおいはらう。 だっぴをくりかえしおおきくなる。 (Akaishokkakukaranioiwo dashitetekiwooiharau. dappiwokurikaeshiookikunaru.)
- SoulSilver: あかいしょっかくからにおいを だしててきをおいはらう。 だっぴをくりかえしおおきくなる。 (Akaishokkakukaranioiwo dashitetekiwooiharau. dappiwokurikaeshiookikunaru.)
- Platinum: あかいしょっかくからにおいを だしててきをおいはらう。 だっぴをくりかえしおおきくなる。 (Akaishokkakukaranioiwo dashitetekiwooiharau. dappiwokurikaeshiookikunaru.)
- Diamond: あかい しょっかくから においを だして てきを おいはらう。 だっぴを くりかえし おおきくなる。 (Akai shokkakukara nioiwo dashite tekiwo oiharau. dappiwo kurikaeshi ookikunaru.)
- Pearl: あかい しょっかくから においを だして てきを おいはらう。 だっぴを くりかえし おおきくなる。 (Akai shokkakukara nioiwo dashite tekiwo oiharau. dappiwo kurikaeshi ookikunaru.)
- Emerald: からだ よりも おおきな はっぱを みるみる たべつくして しまうほどの しょくよくを もつ。 しょっかくから きょうれつな においを だすぞ。 (Karada yorimo ookina happawo mirumiru tabetsukushite shimauhodono shokuyokuwo motsu. Shokkakukara kyouretsuna nioiwo dasuzo.)
- FireRed: みどりの ひふに おおわれている。 だっぴして せいちょうすると いとを かけて サナギに かわる。 (Midorino hifuni oowareteiru. Dappishite seichousuruto itowo kakete SANAGIni kawaru.)
- LeafGreen: あしは みじかいが きゅうばんに なっているので さかでも かべでも くたびれることなく すすんでいく。 (Ashiha mijikaiga kyuubanni natteirunode sakademo kabedemo kutabirerukotonaku susundeiku.)
- Ruby: からだ よりも おおきな はっぱを みるみる たべつくして しまうほどの しょくよくを もつ。 しょっかくから きょうれつな においを だすぞ。 (Karada yorimo ookina happawo mirumiru tabetsukushite shimauhodono shokuyokuwo motsu. Shokkakukara kyouretsuna nioiwo dasuzo.)
- Sapphire: からだ よりも おおきな はっぱを みるみる たべつくして しまうほどの しょくよくを もつ。 しょっかくから きょうれつな においを だすぞ。 (Karada yorimo ookina happawo mirumiru tabetsukushite shimauhodono shokuyokuwo motsu. Shokkakukara kyouretsuna nioiwo dasuzo.)
- Crystal: せなかの ふんしゃこう から いきおいよく みずだすとき ちからづよく だいちふみしめる。 (Senakano funshakou kara ikioiyoku mizudasutoki chikaraduyoku daichifumishimeru.)
- Gold: ふんしゃした みずの いきおいに まけないように わざと たいじゅうおもくしているのだ。 (Funshashita mizuno ikioini makenaiyouni wazato taijuuomokushiteirunoda.)
- Silver: こうらの ロケットほう から ふきだした ジェットすいりゅうは ぶあつい てっばんも つらぬく。 (Kourano ROKETTOhou kara fukidashita JETTOsuiryuuha buatsui tebbanmo tsuranuku.)
- Yellow: あいてに ねらいを さだめると しょうぼうしゃの ホースより つよい いきおいで みずを だす。 (Aiteni neraiwo sadameruto shouboushano HOOSUyori tsuyoi ikioide mizuwo dasu.)
- Red/Green: みどリの ひふに おおわれている。 だっびして せいちょうすると いとを かけて サナギに かわる。 (MidoRIno hifuni oowareteiru. Dabbishite seichousuruto itowo kakete SANAGIni kawaru.)
- Blue: あしは みじかいが きゅうばんに なっているので さかでも かべでも くたびれることなく すすんでいく。さなぎ (Ashiha mijikaiga kyuubanni natteirunode sakademo kabedemo kutabirerukotonaku susundeiku.Sanagi)