Caterpie is a Bug-type Pokémon with a base stat total of 195, strongest in its HP (45). Its ability is Shield Dust. It appears in National Dex · All Gens, Gen 9 · Scarlet/Violet, Gen 8 · Sword/Shield, Gen 7 · USUM, Gen 6 · XY/ORAS, Gen 5 · Black/White, Gen 4 · Diamond/Pearl, Gen 3 · Ruby/Sapphire, Gen 2 · Gold/Silver, Gen 1 · Red/Blue.
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Availability
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Base stats
| HP | 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 30 | |
| Defense | 35 | |
| Sp. Atk | 20 | |
| Sp. Def | 20 | |
| Speed | 45 | |
| BST | 195 | |
Type matchups
Weak to (2x)2xfirerock
Resists (0.5x)0.5xgrassfightingground
Abilities
- Shield Dust
This Pokemon is not affected by the secondary effect of another Pokemon's attack.
Evolution
CaterpieLevel 7
MetapodLevel 10
ButterfreeLearnset
Level-up
| Bug Bite | bug | 60 | physical |
| String Shot | bug | — | status |
| Tackle | normal | 35 | physical |
Tutor
| Snore | normal | 40 | special |