caterpie
Types: bug

Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Key features
- National Dex: #010
- Height / Weight: 0.3 m, 2.9 kg
- Base Stat Total: 195
- Highest Stat: hp
- Abilities: shield-dust, run-away (Hidden)
- Base Experience: 39
- Generation: Gen I (Kanto)
- Habitat: Forest
- Egg Groups: Bug
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Capture Rate: 255
- Base Happiness: 70
- Gender: 50.0% ♀ / 50.0% ♂
- Color: Green
- Shape: Armor
- Forms/Varieties: 1
- TCG: 21 cards (~€19.13 total est.). View all.
Game locations
- Known locations: 34; e.g., eterna forest area, sinnoh route 204 south towards jubilife city, sinnoh route 204 north towards floaroma town, johto route 30 area, johto route 31 area, ilex forest area
- Game versions: platinum, diamond, pearl, gold, crystal, heartgold
Caterpie TCG Cards
Estimated combined market value: €19.13 (21 cards)
Caterpie – Journey Together (#1)€0.02
Caterpie – 151 (#10)€0.03
Caterpie – 151 (#172)€11.30
Caterpie – Fusion Strike (#1)€0.03
Caterpie – Rebel Clash (#1)€0.08
Caterpie – McDonald's Collection 2019 (#1)€2.03
Caterpie – Hidden Fates (#1)€0.05
Caterpie – Unbroken Bonds (#2)€0.15
Caterpie – Burning Shadows (#1)€0.13
Caterpie – Sun & Moon (#1)€0.06
Caterpie – Evolutions (#3)€0.04
Caterpie – Generations (#3)€0.09
Caterpie – Flashfire (#1)€0.14
Caterpie – HeartGold & SoulSilver (#57)€0.41
Caterpie – Great Encounters (#63)€0.19
Caterpie – FireRed & LeafGreen (#56)€0.42
Caterpie – Expedition Base Set (#96)€1.02
Caterpie – Legendary Collection (#69)€0.49
Caterpie – Neo Discovery (#53)€1.03
Caterpie – Base Set 2 (#68)€0.34
Caterpie – Base (#45)€1.08
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Top 5 most valuable Caterpie cards
- Caterpie – 151 (#172) — €11.30
- Caterpie – McDonald's Collection 2019 (#1) — €2.03
- Caterpie – Base (#45) — €1.08
- Caterpie – Neo Discovery (#53) — €1.03
- Caterpie – Expedition Base Set (#96) — €1.02
Stats breakdown
- hp: 45
- attack: 30
- defense: 35
- special-attack: 20
- special-defense: 20
- speed: 45
Combat effectiveness
Weak to: flying 2xrock 2xfire 2x
Resists: fighting 0.5xground 0.5xgrass 0.5x
Abilities (summary)
- shield-dust: Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
- run-away (Hidden): Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Moves
- Lv.1: tackle
- Lv.1: string-shot
- Lv.15: bug-bite
Machine: electroweb
Tutor: bug-bite, electroweb, snore, string-shot
Biology & Breeding
Physical Characteristics
Egg Groups: Bug
Growth Rate: Medium leveling
Gender Ratio: 50.0% ♀ / 50.0% ♂
Fun Facts
- Introduced in Generation I (Kanto).
- Base Stat Total: 195. Highest stat: Hp (45).
- Natural habitat: Forest.
- TCG Cards: Journey Together #1, 151 #10, 151 #172, Fusion Strike #1, Rebel Clash #1 and 16 more (21 total).
- Part of a 3-stage evolution line.
The Story of Caterpie
In the vast world of Pokémon, Caterpie stands as a remarkable creature of the bug type. Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
First discovered in the Kanto region during Generation I, Caterpie has become known for its unique characteristics and impressive base stat total of 195. Typically found in forest environments, this Pokémon continues to be a valuable companion for trainers seeking a creature with exceptional Hp in their adventures.
As part of an evolutionary line, Caterpie represents the beginning of a remarkable transformation journey that has fascinated researchers and trainers alike.
Evolution line: caterpie → metapod → butterfree
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