ArtworkPokémon Gold & SilverJohto · 1999#024 in the Johto dex
Caterpie #0010
Bug
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.”
“Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.”
Base stats
Base stat total 195
HP
45
Atk
30
Def
35
SpA
20
SpD
20
Spe
45
Total195
Abilities
Abilities weren't introduced until Generation 3, so Caterpie has none in Gold & Silver.
Moves learned by level-up
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | — |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 35 |
Type matchups
Weak to
Flying2×Rock2×Fire2×
Resists
Fighting½×Ground½×Grass½×
Evolution line
Where to find Caterpie in Gold & Silver
Recorded encounters for each edition. Methods and levels can vary by area or condition; open a place for its exact encounter table and odds.
Pokémon Gold
15 placesAzalea TownHeadbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Ilex ForestHeadbutt High · Headbutt Low · +2 more · Lv. 5–10 · Conditions applyLake of RageHeadbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10National ParkWalking in grass · Lv. 10–12 · Conditions applyRoute 2Walking in grass · Lv. 3 · Conditions applyRoute 26Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 27Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 30Walking in grass · Lv. 3–4 · Conditions apply
Show 7 more places in Gold
Route 31Walking in grass · Lv. 4–5 · Conditions applyRoute 34Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 35Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 36Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 37Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 38Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10Route 39Headbutt High · Headbutt Low · +1 more · Lv. 10