Caterpie

No. 0010

Type: Bug

Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.

Base stats

HP45
Attack30
Defense35
Sp. Attack20
Sp. Defense20
Speed45

Total 195

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Rock — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — Electroweb
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Shield Dust
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
String Shot, Bug Bite, Tackle, Electroweb

Frequently asked questions

What type is Caterpie?
Caterpie is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Caterpie's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 35, Sp. Attack 20, Sp. Defense 20, Speed 45. That is a base stat total of 195.
What is Caterpie weak to?
Caterpie takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Rock moves.
What abilities does Caterpie have?
Caterpie can have Shield Dust and Run Away. Its hidden ability is Run Away.
What does Caterpie evolve into?
Caterpie evolves into Metapod.
What moves does Caterpie learn?
Caterpie learns 3 moves by levelling up and 1 by TM.