Quick Answers
Caterpie is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Worm Pokémon.
What type is Caterpie?
Caterpie is a Bug-type Pokémon.
What is Caterpie weak to?
Caterpie is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks.
What does Caterpie resist?
Caterpie resists Grass, Fighting, and Ground-type attacks.
What are Caterpie's base stats?
Caterpie has a base stat total of 195. Its highest base stat is HP at 45. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Caterpie have?
Caterpie can have Shield Dust as its standard ability, plus Run Away as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Caterpie evolve?
Caterpie evolves into Metapod starting at level 7.
Where can you find Caterpie?
Caterpie can be encountered in the wild in 24 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Caterpie learn?
Caterpie can learn 5 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Caterpie's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. bug typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 5 total
Level-Up
3 movesTM / HM
1 movesMove Tutor
1 movesWhere to find· 34 games
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Red?
2 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kanto Route 25 and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Red.
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Blue?
4 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, Kanto Route 24, Kanto Route 25, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Blue.
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Yellow?
1 spotCaterpie can be found in Viridian Forest in Pokémon Yellow.
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Gold?
15 spotsCaterpie can be found in Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Johto Route 30, Johto Route 31, Johto Route 34, and Johto Route 35, and 9 other locations in Pokémon Gold.
- •Azalea Town
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 30
- •Johto Route 31
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Route 35
- •Johto Route 36
- •Johto Route 37
- •Johto Route 38
- •Johto Route 39
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Lake Of Rage
- •National Park
Caterpie in Pokémon Silver
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Crystal?
7 spotsCaterpie can be found in Ilex Forest, Johto Route 30, Johto Route 31, Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, Kanto Route 24, and Kanto Route 25, and 1 other location in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 30
- •Johto Route 31
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •National Park
Caterpie in Pokémon Ruby
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Caterpie in Pokémon Sapphire
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Caterpie in Pokémon Emerald
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon FireRed?
5 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, Kanto Route 24, Kanto Route 25, Pattern Bush, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Pattern Bush
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon LeafGreen?
5 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, Kanto Route 24, Kanto Route 25, Pattern Bush, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Pattern Bush
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotCaterpie can be found in Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotCaterpie can be found in Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Platinum?
3 spotsCaterpie can be found in Eterna Forest, Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town, and Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Eterna Forest
- •Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town
- •Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon HeartGold?
8 spotsCaterpie can be found in Ilex Forest, Johto Route 30, Johto Route 31, Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City, Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, and National Park, and 2 other locations in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 30
- •Johto Route 31
- •Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •National Park
- •Unknown All Bugs
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon SoulSilver?
1 spotCaterpie can be found in National Park in Pokémon SoulSilver.
Caterpie in Pokémon Black
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Caterpie in Pokémon White
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Caterpie in Pokémon Black 2
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Caterpie in Pokémon White 2
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon X?
1 spotCaterpie can be found in Santalune Forest in Pokémon X.
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Y?
2 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kalos Route 2 and Santalune Forest in Pokémon Y.
Caterpie in Pokémon Omega Ruby
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Caterpie in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Sun?
6 spotsCaterpie can be found in Alola Route 1 East, Alola Route 1 South, Alola Route 1 West, Alola Route 5, Lush Jungle South, and Melemele Meadow in Pokémon Sun.
- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Alola Route 1 South
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Alola Route 5
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Melemele Meadow
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Moon?
6 spotsCaterpie can be found in Alola Route 1 East, Alola Route 1 South, Alola Route 1 West, Alola Route 5, Lush Jungle South, and Melemele Meadow in Pokémon Moon.
- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Alola Route 1 South
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Alola Route 5
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Melemele Meadow
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
7 spotsCaterpie can be found in Alola Route 1 East, Alola Route 1 West, Alola Route 5, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, and Lush Jungle West, and 1 other location in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Alola Route 5
- •Lush Jungle North
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Lush Jungle West
- •Melemele Meadow
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
7 spotsCaterpie can be found in Alola Route 1 East, Alola Route 1 West, Alola Route 5, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, and Lush Jungle West, and 1 other location in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Alola Route 5
- •Lush Jungle North
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Lush Jungle West
- •Melemele Meadow
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
3 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City, Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
- •Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
3 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City, Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
- •Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Sword?
6 spotsCaterpie can be found in Bridge Field Max Den H, Bridge Field Max Den I, Dappled Grove Max Den B, Galar Route 1, Rolling Fields Max Den F, and South Lake Miloch Max Den A in Pokémon Sword.
- •Bridge Field Max Den H
- •Bridge Field Max Den I
- •Dappled Grove Max Den B
- •Galar Route 1
- •Rolling Fields Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den A
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Shield?
6 spotsCaterpie can be found in Bridge Field Max Den H, Bridge Field Max Den I, Dappled Grove Max Den B, Galar Route 1, Rolling Fields Max Den F, and South Lake Miloch Max Den A in Pokémon Shield.
- •Bridge Field Max Den H
- •Bridge Field Max Den I
- •Dappled Grove Max Den B
- •Galar Route 1
- •Rolling Fields Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den A
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Green Japan?
4 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, Kanto Route 24, Kanto Route 25, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Caterpie in Pokémon Red Japan?
2 spotsCaterpie can be found in Kanto Route 25 and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Viridian Forest