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This is a page on the Pokemon Caterpie, including its Learnset and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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OrbeetleOrbeetle CaterpieCaterpie MetapodMetapod

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Caterpie - Type and Abilities

Caterpie - Type

Caterpie
Worm Pokemon
Pokemon - Caterpie
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Bug Image -

Caterpie Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Caterpie Pokédex Entries

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For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.

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Caterpie Abilities

Name Description
Shield Dust Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.

Caterpie Hidden Ability

Name Description
Run Away Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokemon.

Caterpie Egg Group

Egg Groups
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Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
HP+1

Base Stats of Caterpie

HP
45
Atk
30
Def
35
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
20
Speed
45
Total Base Stats
195

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Evolution Chart of Caterpie

Evolution Line
Caterpie ImageCaterpie Lvl 7
→		 Metapod ImageMetapod Lvl 10
→		 Butterfree ImageButterfree

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Locations Where Caterpie Appears

Where to find Caterpie

Random Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Route 1 All Weather Uncommon

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Rolling Fields Den (G) No
Dappled Grove Den (D) No
South Lake Miloch Den (B) No
Bridge Field Den (D) No
Bridge Field Den (A) No

Learnset of Caterpie

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base String Shot Pokemon Bug Image - 95 40
Base Tackle Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 35
9 Bug Bite Pokemon Bug Image 60 100 20

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM82 Electroweb Pokemon Electric Image 55 95 15

Learnset by TR

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset through a Move Tutor

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

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