Pokédex - Caterpie (Gold Version)
![[Picture of Caterpie]](../pictures/gold/front/normal/10.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #010 |
| New Pokédex | #024 |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 2.9 kg ( 6.4 lb) |
| Type | BUG |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Caterpie]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAHklEQVQ4jWNgGAWDH/yHYoo0k20IxQYgGzIKBjUAADsqC/XpzbYfAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 53 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 3840 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Caterpie
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 30 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Speed | 45 |
| Special Attack | 20 |
| Special Defense | 20 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Caterpie - Worm Pokémon
For protection, it releases a horri- ble stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
French
Chenipan - Pokémon Ver
Pour se protéger, il émet un gaz puant par ses antennes qui fait fuir ses ennemis audacieux.
German
Raupy - Wurm
Als Schutz vor Feinden sondert es einen übelriechenden Gestank mit seinen Antennen ab.
Spanish
Caterpie - Pokémon Gusano
Para protegerse despide un hedor horrible de sus antenas, con el que repele a sus enemigos.
Italian
Caterpie - Pokémon Baco
Per proteggersi emette un puzzo terribile dall' antenna sul capo, tenendo lontani i nemici.
Japanese
キャタピー (KYATAPII) - いもむしポケモン (ImomushiPOKEMON)
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. )
Evolutions (When Caterpie Evolves)
- Evolves into Metapod at level 7.
- Evolves into Butterfree at level 10.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Caterpie)
| 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 |
Area Map
Caterpie's Nest
Moves Learned
Gold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 35 | 242 | 35 | 0 | fg |
| 1 | String Shot | BUG | 0 | 242 | 40 | 0 | g |
What moves can Caterpie learn in Pokémon Gold?
Caterpie can learn the following moves: