Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Route 2 | WalkingDay | 3–5 |
| Kanto | Six Island Pattern Bush | Walking | 6 |
| Kanto | Viridian Forest | WalkingDay | 4 |
| Sinnoh | Eterna Forest | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 13 |
| Sinnoh | Route 204 North | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 10 |
| Sinnoh | Route 204 South | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 5 |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–5 |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | WalkingDay | 5–6 |
| Johto | National Park | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | National Park | WalkingDay | 10 |
| Johto | National Park Bug Catching Contest | WalkingDay | 10–14 |
| Johto | National Park Bug Catching Contest | WalkingNight | 10–14 |
| Johto | Route 2 | WalkingDay | 3–4 |
| Johto | Route 2 East | WalkingDay | 3–4 |
| Johto | Route 29 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Route 30 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Route 30 | WalkingDay | 3–4 |
| Johto | Route 31 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Route 31 | WalkingDay | 4–5 |
| Johto | Viridian Forest | WalkingDay | 3 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Attack
- 20
- Sp. Defense
- 20
- Speed
- 45
Abilities · Shield Dust
Hidden ability · Run Away
Size · 0.3 m · 2.9 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Metapod · Level 7
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Caterpie
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | String Shot |
| 9 | Bug Bite |