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Caterpie - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset
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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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 Metapod
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Caterpie - Type and Abilities
Caterpie - Type
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Caterpie Weaknesses and Resistances
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| Takes 4x damage |
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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 |
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| Shield Dust | Blocks the added effects of attacks taken. |
Caterpie Hidden Ability
| Name | Description |
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| Run Away | Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokemon. |
Caterpie Egg Group
| Egg Groups |
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 Bug
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Effort Values (EV) Earned
| Effort Values (EV) Earned |
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| HP+1 |
Base Stats of Caterpie
| HP | 45 |
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| Atk | 30 |
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| Def | 35 |
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| Sp. Atk | 20 |
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| Sp. Def | 20 |
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| Speed | 45 |
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| Total Base Stats | 195 |
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Evolution Chart of Caterpie
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Caterpie
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Lvl 7 → |
Metapod
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Lvl 10 → |
 Butterfree
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Locations Where Caterpie Appears
Where to find Caterpie
Random Encounter
| Map | Weather | Appearance Rate |
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| Route 1 | All Weather |
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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 |
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| Base | String Shot |
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- | 95 | 40 |
| Base | Tackle |
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40 | 100 | 35 |
| 9 | Bug Bite |
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60 | 100 | 20 |
Learnset by TM
| No. | Move | Type | Power | Acc. | PP |
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| TM82 | Electroweb |
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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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