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Caterpie

Worm Pokémon

2.9 kg   0.3 m


Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. - Shield

Stats

HP

45

Attack

30

Defense

35

Sp. Attack

20

Sp. Defense

20

Speed

45

Total

195

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Stat
Hindering NatureNeutral NatureBeneficial Nature
HP200-294
Attack58-143 65-159 71-174
Defense67-152 75-169 82-185
Sp. Attack40-125 45-139 49-152
Sp. Defense40-125 45-139 49-152
Speed85-170 95-189 104-207

Stat ranges are based on 0-31 IVs and 0-252 EVs. HP is unaffected by nature.

Abilities

Pokémon FAQ

What type is Caterpie?

It is a Bug type Pokémon.

What are Caterpie's weaknesses?

Fire (x2), Flying (x2), Rock (x2)

How does Caterpie evolve?

Caterpie evolves into Metapod, and Metapod evolves into Butterfree.

What moves can Caterpie learn?

Caterpie can learn 5 moves across all learn methods in all games.

What abilities can Caterpie have?

Abilities: Shield Dust, Run Away (hidden).

How tall and heavy is Caterpie?

Caterpie is 0.3 m tall and weighs 2.9 kg.

What generation is Caterpie from?

Caterpie was introduced in Generation I.

Is Caterpie legendary or mythical?

Caterpie is not legendary or mythical.

What are Caterpie's stats?

Caterpie has stats of 45 HP, 30 Attack, 35 Defense, 20 Special Attack, 20 Special Defense, and 45 Speed. Caterpie has a base stat total of 195. At level 100, Caterpie has HP between 200-294 (depending on IVs), Attack between 58-174 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs), Defense between 67-185 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs), Special Attack between 40-152 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs), Special Defense between 40-152 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs), and Speed between 85-207 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs).