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Caterpie (pronunciation: KAT-er-pee) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
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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

Ash has spotted a Caterpie and thrown a Pokéball at it.
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
Version(s) | Location |
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Red/Blue | Viridian Forest, Route 25 Route 2, 24(Blue only) |
Yellow | Viridian Forest |
Gold/Silver | 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 |
Ruby/ Sapphire | Trade |
Emerald | Trade |
FireRed/ LeafGreen | Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush, Route 2, 24, 25 |
Diamond/ Pearl | Route 204 |
Platinum | Eterna Forest, Route 204 |
HeartGold/SoulSilver | Route 2, 30, 31, National Park, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest, Bug-Catching Contest, Headbutt trees |
Black/White | Breed Metapod or Butterfree (White / White 2 only) |
X/Y | Route 2 (Y only), Santalune Forest |
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
Sun/Moon | Route 1, Route 5, Melemele Meadow, Lush Jungle |
Spin-off game locations
Game(s) | Location |
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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
Red | Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. |
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Yellow | If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself. |
Stadium | It has large, eye-like patterns on its head as protection. They are used to frighten off enemies. |
Gold | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies. |
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Silver | Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. |
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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. |
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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. |
Diamond | It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly. |
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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
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1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | Normal | Physical
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1 | String Shot | — | 95% | 40 | Bug | Status
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15 | Bug Bite | 60 | 100% | 20 | Bug | Physical
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Generation VI
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1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | Normal | Physical
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1 | String Shot | — | 95% | 40 | Bug | Status
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15 | Bug Bite | 60 | 100% | 20 | Bug | Physical
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Sprites
I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (JP) | Green (JP) | Back | |
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III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
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V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
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Origins
Caterpie's name appears to be based on caterpillar while its species appears to be a caterpillar (specifically, the swallowtail caterpillar) 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 until Generation VI.
References
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