[[Category:Bug-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Green Pokémon]] Caterpie (Japanese: キャタピー Kyatapii) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Biology
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.
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.
Evolution
Caterpie evolves into Metapod at level 7 and then Butterfree at level 10. Template:Family
Game info
Locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Viridian Forest, Route 25 Route 2, 24(Blue only) |
Uncommon(Red) Common |
Yellow | Viridian Forest | Common
goldsilver = National Park |
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 |
Spin-off game locations
Locations | |
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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
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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
LevelingGeneration IX | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] | [[Move#Physical | Physical
]] | ||
1 | String Shot | — | 95% | 40 | [[File:Type Bug HOME.png|25px|link=Bug type]] [[Bug type|Bug]] | [[Move#Status | Status
]] | ||
15 | Bug Bite | 60 | 100% | 20 | [[File:Type Bug HOME.png|25px|link=Bug type]] [[Bug type|Bug]] | [[Move#Physical | 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
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Origins
Caterpie's name appears to be based on caterpillar while its species appears to be a Caterpie 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
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data