#0010Generation 1
Caterpie — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Bug
Caterpie is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Base Stats
| HP | 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 30 | |
| Defense | 35 | |
| Sp. Atk | 20 | |
| Sp. Def | 20 | |
| Speed | 45 | |
| Total | 195 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Worm Pokémon
- Height
- 0.3 m (1′00″)
- Weight
- 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)
- Ability
- Shield Dust
- Hidden Ability
- Run Away
- EV Yield
- 1 HP
- Catch Rate
- 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 39
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Caterpie differed:
- In Generation 1, Caterpie has a base Special stat of 20.
- In Generations 1-4, Caterpie has a base experience yield of 53.
- In Generations 2-7, Caterpie has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Caterpie?
Caterpie is a Bug type Pokemon, classified as the Worm Pokémon.
What does Caterpie evolve into?
Caterpie is part of an evolution line that includes Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree.
What are Caterpie's base stats?
Caterpie has 45 HP, 30 Attack, 35 Defense, 20 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def and 45 Speed, for a base stat total of 195.
What abilities can Caterpie have?
Caterpie can have the ability Shield Dust, plus Run Away as a hidden ability.