- Name
- Caterpie
- Aliases
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- 010,キャタピー,Caterpies
Caterpie
Caterpie is a bug type Pokémon found in the original Pokémon Red/Blue. Caterpie uses its string shot to protect itself until it can safely spin a cocoon to turn into Metapod.
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Overview
Caterpie is a small Bug-type Pokémon that resembles a caterpillar. Green with a yellow belly and red eyebrows, Caterpie blends in with its forest surroundings, using its suction-cup feet to climb up trees unnoticed by predators. Caterpie uses string shot in combat against opponents. Caterpie was one of the original Pokémon found in Pokémon Red/Blue, and was found in the wild in both versions of the game.
This sweet little Pokemon is a lot like a caterpillar. It has short feet with suction cups on the ends that allow it to climb walls and trees without getting tired. Its String Shot slows down Caterpie's enemies. It doesn't take Caterpie long to evolve. Once Caterpie changes into a Metapod (Concept), it will not be able to move. Caterpie was the first Pokémon that Ash Ketchum (Character) captured in the Anime Cartoon series (Episode 3 "Ash Catches a Pokémon"). It evolves into a Metapod (Concept) the following episode, and then into a Butterfree (Concept) the episode following that.
As a Bug-type Pokémon, Caterpie takes double the damage from Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. However, it only takes half the normal damage from Grass, Fighting, and Ground-type moves.
Caterpie evolves into this Pokémon, Metapod
Evolution
Caterpie evolves into Metapod (Concept) at level 7, and Metapod (Concept) into Butterfree (Concept) at level 10.
Data
Vitals
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| Pokédex # | Type | Height | Weight | Japanese Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Bug | 1'00" | 6.4 lbs. | キャタピー |
| Classification | Ability |
|---|---|
| Worm Pokémon | Shield Dust: Damaging moves by the opponent will not have an additional effect. |
| Base Happiness | Capture Rate | Experience Growth | Gender Ratio` | Safari Zone Flee Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 255 | 1,000,000 pts. | Male: 50%
Female: 50%|| 0 |
Base Stats
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 30 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 45 |
Pokédex Entries
Caterpie on the Anime owned by Ash
Generation I
<blockquote>'Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.'
</blockquote>* Yellow:
<blockquote>'If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.'
</blockquote>Generation II
- Gold:
'For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.'
</blockquote> <blockquote>'Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climb trees to forage.'
</blockquote> <blockquote>'It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.'
</blockquote>Generation III
<blockquote>'Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antennae, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.'
</blockquote> <blockquote>'Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger then itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.'
</blockquote> <blockquote>'It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.'
</blockquote> <blockquote>'Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enables it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.'
</blockquote>Generation IV
<blockquote>'It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.'
</blockquote> <blockquote>'For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.'
</blockquote>'Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.'
Locations
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Generation I
| Game | Location | Number in Game |
|---|---|---|
| Red/Blue | Route 25, Viridian Forest (Red)
Routes 2, 24, and 25, Viridian Forest (Blue)|| Rare (Red) Common (Blue) | |
| Yellow | Viridian Forest | Common |
Generation II
| Game | Location | Number in Game |
|---|---|---|
| Gold/Silver | Routes 2, 30, & 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Headbutt trees (Gold)
Bug-Catching Contest (Silver)||Common | |
| Crystal | Routes 2, 24, 25, 30, & 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest | Common |
Generation III
| Game | Location | Number in Game |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire (Emerald) | Trade (from FireRed or Leaf Green) | None |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Routes 2, 24,& 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush | Common |
| Colosseum/XD | Trade (from FireRed or LeafGreen) | None |
Generation IV
| Game | Location | Number in Game |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl (Platinum) | Route 204 with FireRed cartridge in DS. (Diamond/Pearl)
Route 204 and Eterna Forest with FireRed cartridge in DS. (Platinum)||Dongle | |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | Bug-Catching Contest (SoulSilver)
Routes 2, 30, & 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Viridian Forest, Headbutt trees (HeartGold)||Common |
Generation V
| Game | Location | Number in Game |
|---|---|---|
| Black/White | Breed Metapod (Concept) or Butterfree (Concept) (White only) | None |
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| Game | Location |
|---|---|
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Cerulean City |
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Endless Level 9 Trozei Battle "Mr. Who's Den" |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon:
Explorers of Time/Darkness||Oran Forest (1F-4F)
Apple Woods (1F-4F) | |
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| PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure||Meadow Zone |
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