Caterpie, the Worm Pokémon. Able to evolve into Metapod. A Bug type. It was introduced in Generation 1.
Height 0.3 m 0′ 12″
Weight 2.9 kg 6.4 lbs
Growth RateMedium Fast1,000,000 Points
Gender 50% male50% female
Egg Groups
Bug
Egg Cycles 153,840 steps
Abilities
Shield Dust
Run Away (hidden ability)
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate255
Base Friendship50
Base Exp.39
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 30 | 58 | 65 | 159 | 174 | |
| Defence | 35 | 67 | 75 | 169 | 185 | |
| Special Attack | 20 | 40 | 45 | 139 | 152 | |
| Special Defence | 20 | 40 | 45 | 139 | 152 | |
| Speed | 45 | 85 | 95 | 189 | 207 | |
| Total | 195 | min- | min | max | max+ |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.
Type Sensitiveness
Evolution chart
Moves
Below is a list of all moves that Caterpie can learn in latest Pokémon games.
Moves by Machine/Record
Caterpie is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM82 | Electroweb | Electric | 
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
Level-Up Moves
Caterpie learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Tackle | Normal | 
|
35 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | String Shot | Bug | 
|
40 | — | 95% |