Pokédex - Caterpie (Ruby Version)
![[Picture of Caterpie]](../pictures/ruby/front/normal/10.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #010 |
| Hoenn | #212 |
| Height1 | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight2 | 2.9 kg ( 6.4 lb) |
| Type3 | BUG4 |
| Footprint5 | ![[Footprint of Caterpie]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAHklEQVQ4jWNgGAWDH/yHYoo0k20IxQYgGzIKBjUAADsqC/XpzbYfAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color6 | Green |
| Starting Catch Rate7 | 255 |
| Base Experience8 | 53 |
| Growth Rate9 | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate10 | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship11 | 70 |
| Egg Groups12 | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg13 | 3840 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon14 | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given15 | HP: 1 |
| Abilities16 | Shield Dust |
Race Values ("Base Stats")17
View detailed stat info for Caterpie18
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 30 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Speed | 45 |
| Special Attack | 20 |
| Special Defense | 20 |
Pokédex Entries19
English
Caterpie - Worm Pokémon
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.
French
Chenipan - Pokémon Ver
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.
German
Raupy - Wurm
RAUPY ist sehr gefräßig, es kann Blätter verschlingen, die größer sind als es selbst. Seine Antennen sondern einen übel riechenden Gestank ab.
Spanish
Caterpie - Pokémon Gusano
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.
Italian
Caterpie - Pokémon Baco
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.
Japanese
キャタピー (KYATAPII) - いもむしポケモン (ImomushiPOKEMON)
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. )
Evolutions (When Caterpie Evolves)
- Evolves into Metapod at level 7.
- Evolves into Butterfree at level 10.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Caterpie)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Ruby Version20
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | String Shot | BUG | 0 | 95 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
What moves can Caterpie learn in Pokémon Ruby?
Caterpie can learn the following moves: