Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)
100%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 3-8
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#010
POKÉDEX No. #010
Caterpie
Worm Pokémon
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Height0.3 m
Weight2.9 kg
AbilitiesShield Dust
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack3058–174
- Defense3567–185
- Sp. Atk2040–152
- Sp. Def2040–152
- Speed4585–207
Total195
/ 720
BST195
1 percentile (1025)-213 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Green
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #10 |
| Galar | #13 |
| Kalos Central | #23 |
| Kanto | #10 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #10 |
| Original Akala | #8 |
| Original Alola | #17 |
| Original Johto | #24 |
| Original Melemele | #17 |
| Updated Akala | #8 |
| Updated Alola | #17 |
| Updated Johto | #24 |
| Updated Melemele | #17 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
39
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Caterpie's Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Caterpie's 195 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. HP (45) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 20 means careful positioning matters.
Its Bug typing leaves Caterpie with 3 weaknesses against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Caterpie is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2.9 kg
TypeBug
Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Caterpie?
Caterpie is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Caterpie's weaknesses?
Caterpie takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire type moves.
How does Caterpie evolve?
Caterpie evolves into Metapod at level 7. Full evolution line: Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree.
What are Caterpie's base stats?
Caterpie has a base stat total of 195: HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 35, Sp. Atk 20, Sp. Def 20, Speed 45. Its highest stat is HP (45).
