Caterpie (キャタピー Kyatapii)
Artwork		General
		National Dex:	#010
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Metapod
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	45	Species:	Worm Pokémon
Attack:	30	Type(s):	Bug
Defense:	35	Height:	1'00"
Special Atk:	20	Weight:	6.4 lbs.
Special Def:	20	Abilities:	Shield Dust Run Away (Dream World)
Speed:	45	Pokédex Color:	Green
Stat Total:	195	Gender:	50.0% ♀/ 50.0% ♂
		Footprint:
		Cry:

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

Contents 1 Appearance 2 Special abilities 3 Evolution 4 In the anime 5 Game info 5.1 Locations 5.2 Spin-off game locations 5.3 Pokédex Entries 5.4 Learnset 5.4.1 Generation I 5.4.2 Generation II 5.4.3 Generation III 5.4.4 Generation IV 5.4.5 Generation V 6 Sprites 7 Origins 8 Trivia 9 External Links 10 References

Appearance

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.

In the anime

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.

Game info

Locations

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

Spin-off game locations

Caterpie Locations
Game(s)	Location
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

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
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.
Gold
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
Silver
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
Crystal
It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.
FireRed
It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.
LeafGreen
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Diamond
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Pearl
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Platinum
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
HeartGold
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
SoulSilver
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
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.
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.

Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Caterpie/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Caterpie/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Caterpie/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Caterpie/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	String Shot	—	95%	40	Bug	Status
15	Bug Bite	60	100%	20	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.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Black	White				Back

Origins

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

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.

External Links

• Ash Catches a Pokémon episode

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Serebii.net Pokédex data
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon.Marriland data
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

Caterpie's evolutionary line