Pokémon Claude Red
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Caterpie (#010) is a Bug-type Worm Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Caterpie in Route 25 and Viridian Forest; the best odds are in the tall grass of Viridian Forest (5.1%, Lv 3). It evolves into Metapod at level 7. Its best stat is HP (45), and its base stat total of 175 ranks #150 of 151.
- National No.
- #010
- Type
- Bug
- Category
- Worm Pokémon
- Height
- 1′00″ (0.3 m)
- Weight
- 6.0 lb (2.7 kg)
- Catch rate
- 255 of 255
- Base EXP
- 53
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
CATERPIE's stubby feet end in tiny suction pads. They let it scale steep slopes and sheer walls without ever seeming to tire.
Where to find Caterpie in Pokémon Red
- Viridian Forest: tall grass, Lv 3, 5.1% of encounters.
- Route 25: tall grass, Lv 8, 1.2% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | #111 of 151 | |
| Attack | 30 | #145 of 151 | |
| Defense | 35 | #135 of 151 | |
| Special | 20 | #149 of 151 | |
| Speed | 45 | #114 of 151 | |
| Total | 175 | #150 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
- Caterpie
Metapod at level 7
Butterfree at level 10
Type effectiveness against Caterpie
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Poison Flying Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Grass Fighting Ground |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Start | String Shot | Bug | — | 95% | 40 |
TM and HM moves
Caterpie can't learn any TMs or HMs.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Caterpie in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Caterpie in Route 25 and Viridian Forest; the best odds are in the tall grass of Viridian Forest (5.1%, Lv 3).
What type is Caterpie?
Caterpie is Bug type. It takes double damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock.
What level does Caterpie evolve?
Caterpie evolves into Metapod at level 7.
What moves does Caterpie learn?
Caterpie starts with Tackle and String Shot. It can learn 0 TMs and HMs.
What are Caterpie's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 35, Special 20, Speed 45, for a total of 175.
What's the catch rate of Caterpie?
Caterpie's catch rate is 255 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.