Worm Pokémon
Caterpie
It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
Pokedex entry: Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 2.9 kg
STATS, TYPING & ABILITIES
Current base stats for this form.
BASE STATS
TYPE DEFENSES
Base typing · Current reference
ABILITIES
Shield Dust
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Current reference
Run Away
Hidden abilityEnsures success fleeing from wild battles.
Current reference
Other Pokemon with this ability (35)
Across games and forms
- Aipom
- Buneary
- Dodrio
- Doduo
- Dudunsparce Three Segment
- Dudunsparce Two Segment
- Dunsparce
- Eevee
- Eevee Gmax
- Eevee Starter
- Furret
- Gimmighoul Roaming
- KricketotHidden
- LillipupHidden
- Maschiff
- Nickit
- NincadaHidden
- OddishHidden
- Pachirisu
- Patrat
- Ponyta
- Ponyta Galar
- Poochyena
- Rapidash
- Rapidash Galar
- Raticate
- Rattata
- Sentret
- Snubbull
- Tandemaus
- Thievul
- VenonatHidden
- WeedleHidden
- Wooloo
- WurmpleHidden
No matching Pokemon.
EVOLUTION
Evolution requirements and regional outcomes can differ by game. Mega and Gigantamax forms appear in the forms menu.
- Level up; level 7 or higher
- Level up; level 10 or higher
Caterpie moves
Viewing Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl. Select a move for details.
Learn methods: Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl · Move values: selected-game source where available; effect text remains a general reference.
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Level-up moves 3
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Caterpie IN CHAMPIONS
Battle data and team building
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HOW TO GET Caterpie
Locations and other ways to obtain this Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl.
Trade from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Shining PearlPlayer trade
| Location | Method | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Underground - Spacious CaveGrand UndergroundBrilliant Diamond | Underground | Levels 16–63National Pokedex |
| Grand Underground - Grassland CaveGrand UndergroundBrilliant Diamond | Underground | Levels 16–63National Pokedex |
| Grand Underground - Swampy CaveGrand UndergroundBrilliant Diamond | Underground | Levels 16–63National Pokedex |
| Grand Underground - Riverbank CaveGrand UndergroundBrilliant Diamond | Underground | Levels 16–63National Pokedex |
| Grand Underground - Still-Water CavernGrand UndergroundBrilliant Diamond | Underground | Levels 16–63National Pokedex |
| Grand Underground - Sunlit CavernGrand UndergroundBrilliant Diamond | Underground | Levels 16–63National Pokedex |
| Grand Underground - Bogsunk CavernGrand UndergroundBrilliant Diamond | Underground | Levels 16–63National Pokedex |
Training & reference
Species reference values. Mechanics can differ between games.
- Base experience
- 39
- EV yield
- 1 HP
- Catch rate
- 255
- Base friendship
- 70
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Gender ratio
- 50% male / 50% female
- Egg cycles
- 15
Regional Pokedex numbers
| Region or game | Number |
|---|---|
| National | #10 |
| Kanto | #10 |
| Original Johto | #24 |
| Updated Johto | #24 |
| Kalos Central | #23 |
| Original Alola | #17 |
| Original Melemele | #17 |
| Original Akala | #8 |
| Updated Alola | #17 |
| Updated Melemele | #17 |
| Updated Akala | #8 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #10 |
| Galar | #13 |
FROM THE GAME HAUS
Caterpie Coverage
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