Pokédex - Caterpie (HeartGold Version)
![[Picture of Caterpie]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/10.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #010 |
| Johto | #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) |
| Color | Green |
| Body Form | ![[Form 3]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAtklEQVQYlbWVOw7EIAxEySoHmONQukyZI7vc4/gIWyBF/GJsa5kKIng4xmMOZk579NnETSmd068iwvwtY6IM4A/oGlpUpoEDmoSM3O6AOFrfLyJxtC5v4L4KcQXeoImyvtoVeIMGsKTb1RcfgPu+ylgpGIu0XE8L2Z5ut9Ht/xHpIcbA5z1E12j9+laeq1qgiXLY+ouEeFvSE/IaHeaa0N2GN41eO4wP2Jt9lD5uRQe08W3ciP4BX2NRFt63AmEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| 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. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | HP: 1 |
| Abilities | Shield Dust |
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 horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
French
Chenipan - Pokémon Ver
Ses antennes rouges libèrent une puanteur qui repousse l’ennemi. Il grandit par mues régulières.
German
Raupy - Wurm
Seine roten Antennen sondern einen Gestank ab, der Feinde verjagt. Es wächst, indem es sich häutet.
Spanish
Caterpie - Pokémon Gusano
Su antena roja desprende un gran hedor para repeler a los enemigos. Crece mudándose repetidamente.
Italian
Caterpie - Pokémon Baco
Dalle antenne rosse emana un puzzo che respinge il nemico. Cresce cambiando più volte la pelle.
Japanese
キャタピー (KYATAPII) - いもむしポケモン (ImomushiPOKEMON)
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. )
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 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 |
Moves Learned
HeartGold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | String Shot | BUG | Status | 0 | 95 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 15 | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Caterpie learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Caterpie can learn the following moves:
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 15
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor