Pokémon Wiki

Don't like the ads? Then create an account! Users with accounts will only see ads on the Main Page and have more options than anonymous users.

READ MORE

Pokémon Wiki
Don't have an account?
Register
Register
Pokémon Wiki
Pokémon Wiki
20,148
pages
in: Bug-type Pokémon, Generation I Pokémon, Single-type Pokémon,
and 7 more
English

Changes: Caterpie

Back to page
Sign in to edit
(48 intermediate revisions by 24 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
  ⚫
{{PokéBox
−
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Blastoise|next=Metapod}}
  
⚫
{{PokéBox|
  
⚫
|border = {{Bug}}
  
⚫
|backcolor = {{Bug}}
  
 
|name = Caterpie
  
|name = Caterpie
−
|jname = (キャタピー ''Caterpie'')
 +
|jname = キャタピー Kyatapii
 
|ndex = 010
  
|ndex = 010
−
|evofrom = None
 +
|ndexprev = Blastoise
−
|evointo = [[Metapod]]
 +
|ndexnext = Metapod
  +
|dexkanto = 010
⚫
|gen = [[Generation I]]
  
  +
|dexjohto = 024
−
|pronun = <math>CAT-er-pee</math>
  
−
|hp = 45
 +
|dexhoenn = 212
  +
|dexcekalos= 023
⚫
|atk = 30
  
−
|def = 35
 +
|evointo = Metapod
−
|satk = 20
 +
|gen = Generation I
⚫
|sdef = 20
  
⚫
|spd = 45
  
⚫
|total = 195
  
 
|species = Worm Pokémon
  
|species = Worm Pokémon
−
|type = {{Type|Bug}}
 +
|type = Bug
  +
|imweight = 6.4 lbs
−
|height = <span class="explain" title="0.3 m">1'00"</span>
  
  +
|metweight = 2.9kg
−
|weight = <span class="explain" title="2.9kg">6.4 lbs.</span>
  
  +
|imheight = 1'00"
⚫
|ability = [[Shield Dust]]<br>[[Run Away]] (Dream World)
  
  +
|metheight = 0.3m
−
|color = <span style="color:#007700">'''Green'''</span>
  
  ⚫
|ability = [[Shield Dust]]
−
|gender = <span class="female">50.0% ♀</span>/ <span class="male">50.0% ♂</span>
  
  ⚫
|dw = Run Away
  ⚫
|color = Green
  ⚫
|male = 50
  ⚫
|egg1 = Bug
  ⚫
|evo = [[File:010.gif|link=]][[File:011.gif|link=Metapod]][[File:012.gif|link=Butterfree]]
  ⚫
|body = 02
 
}}
  
}}
−
'''Caterpie''' (Japanese: '''キャタピー''' ''Caterpie'') is a {{Type|Bug}}-type [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]].
 +
'''Caterpie''' (Japanese: '''キャタピー''' ''Kyatapii'') is a {{Type|Bug}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
   
−
== Appearance ==
 +
==Biology==
  +
===Physiology===
 
Caterpie is a worm-like [[Pokémon]] that is mainly green in color with a tan underside. Just below its head are four tiny legs that are used only for movement. On top of its head is a red, "y-shaped" antenna, which can be used to produce an odor used in self-defense, in case something tries to hurt it.
  
Caterpie is a worm-like [[Pokémon]] that is mainly green in color with a tan underside. Just below its head are four tiny legs that are used only for movement. On top of its head is a red, "y-shaped" antenna, which can be used to produce an odor used in self-defense, in case something tries to hurt it.
   
−
== Special abilities ==
 +
=== Special abilities ===
 
Caterpie has the ability [[Shield Dust]], which negates all [[status effects]] that are side effects of other moves. When threatened, it can release a strong odor from its antenna, which it uses to ward off predators.
  
Caterpie has the ability [[Shield Dust]], which negates all [[status effects]] that are side effects of other moves. When threatened, it can release a strong odor from its antenna, which it uses to ward off predators.
−  
⚫
[[File:208320.jpg|thumb|Ash has spotted a Caterpie and thrown a Pokéball at it.]]
  
−
== In the anime series ==
  
⚫
Though Caterpie has quite a few cameos, the only time one of the main characters owned one was when Ash had caught a [[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie]] in the episode ''[[IL003: Ash Catches a Pokémon|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', being the first Pokémon he ever caught. During the same episode, Caterpie evolved into a Metapod.
  
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
−
'''Caterpie''' evolves into [[Metapod]] at level 7 and then [[Butterfree]] at level 10.
 +
Caterpie evolves into [[Metapod]] at level 7 and then [[Butterfree]] at level 10.
   
 
== Game info ==
  
== Game info ==
  +
===Statistics===
  +
{{Empty}}
  +
 
=== Locations ===
  
=== Locations ===
−
{{Game Locations|
 +
{{Game Locations
 
|backcolor = {{Bug}}
  
|backcolor = {{Bug}}
  ⚫
|redblue = [[Viridian Forest]], [[Route 25]]<br />[[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]], [[Route 24|24]]<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span |style="color:blue;">Blue</span>]] only)</small>|
⚫
|pokemon = Caterpie
  
⚫
|redblue = [[Viridian Forest]], [[Route 25]]<br />[[Route 2]], [[Route 24|24]]<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span |style="color:blue;">Blue</span>]] only)</small>|
  
 
|rbrarity=Uncommon<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span style="color:red;">Red</span>]])</small><br />Common<small>|([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span class="male">Blue</span>]])</small>
  
|rbrarity=Uncommon<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span style="color:red;">Red</span>]])</small><br />Common<small>|([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span class="male">Blue</span>]])</small>
 
|yellow = [[Viridian Forest]]|
  
|yellow = [[Viridian Forest]]|
 
|yrarity = Common
  
|yrarity = Common
−
goldsilver = [[National Park]]<br />[[Ilex Forest]], [[Route 2]], [[Route 30|30]], [[Route 31|31]], Trees<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:gold;">Gold</span>]] only)</small><br />[[Bug-Catching Contest]]<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:silver;">Silver</span>]] only)</small>
 +
|goldsilver = [[National Park]]<br />[[Ilex Forest]], [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]], [[Route 30|30]], [[Route 31|31]], Trees<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:gold;">Gold</span>]] only)</small><br />[[Bug-Catching Contest]]<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:silver;">Silver</span>]] only)</small>
 
|gsrarity = Common<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:gold;">Gold</span>]])</small><br />Uncommon<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:silver;">Silver</span>]])</small>|
  
|gsrarity = Common<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:gold;">Gold</span>]])</small><br />Uncommon<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:silver;">Silver</span>]])</small>|
−
|crystal = [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]], [[Route 2]], [[Route 24|24]], [[Route 25|25]], [[Route 30|30]], [[Route 31|31]]
 +
|crystal = [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]], [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]], [[Route 24|24]], [[Route 25|25]], [[Route 30|30]], [[Route 31|31]]
 
|crarity = Rare
  
|crarity = Rare
 
|rubysapphire = [[Trade]]
  
|rubysapphire = [[Trade]]
Line 57: Line 56:
 
|emerald = [[Trade]]
  
|emerald = [[Trade]]
 
|erarity = None
  
|erarity = None
−
|fireredleafgreen = [[Viridian Forest]], [[Pattern Bush]], [[Route 2]], [[Route 24|24]], [[Route 25|25]]
 +
|fireredleafgreen = [[Viridian Forest]], [[Pattern Bush]], [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]], [[Route 24|24]], [[Route 25|25]]
 
|frlgrarity = Rare
  
|frlgrarity = Rare
 
|diamondpearl = [[Route 204]]
  
|diamondpearl = [[Route 204]]
Line 67: Line 66:
 
|blackwhite = Breed [[Metapod]] or [[Butterfree]] (White Version only)
  
|blackwhite = Breed [[Metapod]] or [[Butterfree]] (White Version only)
 
|bwrarity = None
  
|bwrarity = None
  +
|xy = Santalune Forest
  ⚫
|xyrarity = Common
 
}}
  
}}
   
Line 81: Line 82:
 
}}
  
}}
   
−
===Pokédex Entries===
 +
===Pokédex entries===
  +
{{Pokédexentries
−
{{GenIPokédex
  
 
|backcolor = {{Bug}}
  
|backcolor = {{Bug}}
  ⚫
|gen = I
 
|redblue = Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
  
|redblue = Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
 
|yellow = If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
  
|yellow = If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.
Line 101: Line 103:
 
|black = It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
  
|black = It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
 
|white = It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
  
|white = It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
  +
|black 2 = It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
  +
|white 2 = It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
  +
|x = For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
  +
|y = Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
 
}}
  
}}
   
 
=== Learnset ===
  
=== Learnset ===
−
==== [[Generation I]] ====
 +
====Leveling====
  +
<tabber>
−
''Main article: [[Caterpie/Learnset Generation I]]''
  
  ⚫
Generation V=
  ⚫
{{Movessettop|type=Bug}}
  ⚫
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tackle]]|50|100|35|Normal|Physical}}
  ⚫
{{Movessetmid|1|[[String Shot]]|—|95|40|Bug|Status}}
  ⚫
{{Movessetmid|15|'''[[Bug Bite]]'''|60|100|20|Bug|Physical}}
  ⚫
{{Movessetend|type=Bug}}
  +
|-|
  ⚫
Generation IV=
  ⚫
{{MovessettopIIIalt|backcolor={{Bug}}}}
  +
{{MovessetmidIIIalt|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|1|[[Tackle]]|35|95|35|{{type|Normal}}|[[File:Type Physical.gif]]|Tough|3}}
  +
{{MovessetmidIIIalt|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|1|[[String Shot]]|—|95|40|{{type|Bug}}|[[File:Type Status.gif]]|Smart|2}}
  +
{{MovessetmidIIIalt|no|no|yes|yes|yes|15|'''[[Bug Bite]]'''|60|100|20|{{type|Bug}}|[[File:Type Physical.gif]]|Tough|0}}
  ⚫
{{MovessetendIIalt|backcolor={{Bug}}}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation III=
  ⚫
{{MovessettopII|backcolor={{Bug}}}}
  +
{{MovessetmidII|1|[[Tackle]]|35|95|35|{{type|Normal}}|Tough|4|0}}
  +
{{MovessetmidII|1|[[String Shot]]|—|95|40|{{type|Bug}}|Smart|2|3}}
  +
{{MovessetendII|backcolor={{Bug}}}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation II=
  +
{{Movessettop|type=Bug|gen=II}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tackle]]|35|95|35|Normal}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[String Shot]]|—|95|40|Bug}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Bug}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation I=
  +
{{Movessettop|type=Bug|gen=I}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tackle]]|35|95|35|Normal}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[String Shot]]|—|95|40|Bug}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Bug}}
  +
</tabber>
   
−
==== [[Generation II]] ====
 +
====TM/HM====
  +
====Egg Moves====
−
''Main article: [[Caterpie/Learnset Generation II]]''
  
  +
====Tutoring====
  +
{{MovessettoptutIII|backcolor={{Bug}}}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtutIII|no|no|no|yes|yes|'''[[Bug Bite]]'''|60|100|20|{{type|Bug}}|[[File:Type Physical.gif]]|Tough|0}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtutIII|no|no|yes|yes|yes|[[Snore]]|40|100|15|{{type|Normal}}|[[File:Type Special.gif]]|Cute|3}}
  +
{{MovessetmidtutIII|no|no|no|yes|yes|[[String Shot]]|—|95|40|{{type|Bug}}|[[File:Type Status.gif]]|Smart|2}}
  +
{{MovessetendII|backcolor={{Bug}}}}
   
−
==== [[Generation III]] ====
 +
=== Sprites ===
−
''Main article: [[Caterpie/Learnset Generation III]]''
  
−  
⚫
==== [[Generation IV]] ====
  
−
''Main article: [[Caterpie/Learnset Generation IV]]''
  
−  
⚫
==== [[Generation V]] ====
  
⚫
{{Movessettop
  
⚫
|backcolor={{Bug}}
  
−
}}
  
−
{{Movessetmid
  
⚫
|1|[[Tackle]]|50|100|35|'''{{Type|Normal}}'''|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
−
}}
  
−
{{Movessetmid
  
⚫
|1|[[String Shot]]|—|95|40|'''{{Type|Bug}}'''|{{Damage Category|Status}}
  
−
}}
  
−
{{Movessetmid
  
⚫
|15|'''[[Bug Bite]]'''|60|100|20|'''{{Type|Bug}}'''|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
  
−
}}
  
⚫
{{Movessetend
  
⚫
|backcolor={{Bug}}
  
−
}}
  
−  
−
== Sprites ==
  
 
{{GenIPokéSprites
  
{{GenIPokéSprites
 
|bgcolor = {{Bug}}
  
|bgcolor = {{Bug}}
Line 164: Line 185:
 
|IVback = Caterpie Back IV.png
  
|IVback = Caterpie Back IV.png
 
|IVbacks = Caterpie Shiny Back IV.png
  
|IVbacks = Caterpie Shiny Back IV.png
−
|bwspr = Caterpie Front.gif
 +
|bwspr = Caterpie BW.gif
−
|bwsprs = Caterpie BW Shiny Sprite.png
 +
|bwsprs = Shiny Caterpie BW.gif
−
|Vback = Caterpie Back.png
 +
|Vback = Caterpie BW Back.gif
−
|Vbacks = Caterpie BW Shiny Back.png
 +
|Vbacks = Shiny Caterpie BW Back.gif
  +
|xyspr = Caterpie_XY.gif
 
}}
  
}}
   
−
== Origins ==
 +
==Appearances==
  +
===Anime===
⚫
Caterpie's name appears to be based on ''catepillar'' while its species appears to be a ''[[:wikipedia:catepillar|catepillar]]'' evolving into a butterfly.
  
  +
====Ash's Caterpie====
  ⚫
[[File:208320.jpg|thumb|Ash spots a Caterpie.]]
  +
{{main|Ash's Caterpie}}
  ⚫
Though Caterpie has quite a few cameos, the only time one of the main characters owned one was when Ash had caught a [[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie]] in the episode ''[[IL003: Ash Catches a Pokémon|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', being the first Pokémon he ever caught. During the same episode, Caterpie evolved into a Metapod.
   
−
== Trivia ==
 +
==Trivia==
−
* Caterpie has suction pads (located at the bottom of its feet) that allow it to climb trees and other walls or slopes with ease.
 +
*Caterpie has suction pads (located at the bottom of its feet) that allow it to climb trees and walls or other slopes with ease.
−
* Caterpie and [[Goldeen]] have the same cry.
 +
*Caterpie and [[Goldeen]] have the same cry.
  +
*Caterpie along with [[Weedle]] evolve faster than any other [[Type|Bug]] type.
   
  +
===Etymology===
−
== External Links ==
  
  ⚫
Caterpie's name appears to be based on ''caterpillar'' while its species appears to be a [[wikipedia:caterpillar|caterpillar]] evolving into a butterfly.
−
*[http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/indigo/003.shtml Ash Catches a Pokémon episode]
  
   
 
{{References|caterpie|010}}
  
{{References|caterpie|010}}
  +
{{GenInav}}
−  
⚫
{{Family|[[File:010.gif|Is not evolved]][[File:011.gif|Evolves at lvl. 7|link=Metapod]][[File:012.gif|Evolves at lvl. 10|link=Butterfree]]}}
  
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Blastoise|next=Metapod}}
  
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Blastoise|next=Metapod}}
−
[[Category:Bug Pokémon]]
  
−
[[Category:Body style 02 Pokémon]]
  
 
[[Category:Small Pokémon]]
  
[[Category:Small Pokémon]]
−
[[Category:Green Pokémon]]
  
−
[[Category:Bug group Pokémon]]
  
 
[[Category:Early route Pokémon]]
  
[[Category:Early route Pokémon]]

Revision as of 14:58, 1 February 2014

Caterpie (Japanese: キャタピー Kyatapii) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Caterpie is a worm-like Pokémon that is mainly green in color with a tan underside. Just below its head are four tiny legs that are used only for movement. On top of its head is a red, "y-shaped" antenna, which can be used to produce an odor used in self-defense, in case something tries to hurt it.

Special abilities

Caterpie has the ability Shield Dust, which negates all status effects that are side effects of other moves. When threatened, it can release a strong odor from its antenna, which it uses to ward off predators.

Evolution

Caterpie evolves into Metapod at level 7 and then Butterfree at level 10.

Game info

Statistics

129Magikarp
Empty!
Please help the Pokémon Wiki by adding info.

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Viridian Forest, Route 25
Route 2, 24(Blue only) 		Uncommon(Red)
Common
Yellow Viridian Forest Common
Gold and Silver National Park
Ilex Forest, Route 2, 30, 31, Trees(Gold only)
Bug-Catching Contest(Silver only) 		Common(Gold)
Uncommon(Silver)
Crystal Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 24, 25, 30, 31 Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush, Route 2, 24, 25 Rare
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 204 Dongle (FireRed)
Platinum Eterna Forest, Route 204 Dongle (FireRed)
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 2, 30, 31, National Park, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest, Bug-Catching Contest, Headbutt trees Common
Black and White Breed Metapod or Butterfree (White Version only) None
X and Y Santalune Forest Common

Spin-off game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Train, Trozei Battle, Endless Level 9, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Wish Cave (2-4F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Apple Woods (1-4F), Oran Forest (1-4F)
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Meadow Zone


Pokédex entries

Template:Pokédexentries

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
15 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Template:MovessettopIIIalt Template:MovessetmidIIIalt Template:MovessetmidIIIalt Template:MovessetmidIIIalt

Template:MovessetendIIalt

Template:MovessettopII Template:MovessetmidII Template:MovessetmidII

Template:MovessetendII

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 String Shot — 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

Egg Moves

Tutoring

Template:MovessettoptutIII Template:MovessetmidtutIII Template:MovessetmidtutIII Template:MovessetmidtutIII Template:MovessetendII

Sprites

Template:GenIPokéSprites

Appearances

Anime

Ash's Caterpie

File:208320.jpg

Ash spots a Caterpie.

Main article: Ash's Caterpie

Though Caterpie has quite a few cameos, the only time one of the main characters owned one was when Ash had caught a Caterpie in the episode Ash Catches a Pokémon, being the first Pokémon he ever caught. During the same episode, Caterpie evolved into a Metapod.

Trivia

  • Caterpie has suction pads (located at the bottom of its feet) that allow it to climb trees and walls or other slopes with ease.
  • Caterpie and Goldeen have the same cry.
  • Caterpie along with Weedle evolve faster than any other Bug type.

Etymology

Caterpie's name appears to be based on caterpillar while its species appears to be a caterpillar evolving into a butterfly.

See also

Template:GenInav

Español Nederlands Português do Brasil
Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.
More Fandoms