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Caterpie in Pokémon X & YIn-game sprite
Pokémon X & YKalos · 2013#023 in the Kalos dex

Caterpie #0010

Bug

Pokédex entry

Each version has its own entry.

“For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.”
Pokémon X
“Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.”
Pokémon Y

Base stats

Base stat total 195

HP
45
Atk
30
Def
35
SpA
20
SpD
20
Spe
45
Total195

Abilities

Shield Dust

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Run AwayHidden

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Caterpie in X & Y

Caterpie FrontFront
Caterpie BackBack
Caterpie ShinyShiny
Caterpie Shiny backShiny back

Moves learned by level-up

Lv.MoveType
1String ShotBug
1TackleNormal
15Bug BiteBug

Type matchups

Weak to

Flying2×Rock2×Fire2×

Resists

Fighting½×Ground½×Grass½×

Evolution line

Caterpie
#0010Caterpie
Metapod
#0011Metapod
Butterfree
#0012Butterfree

Where to find Caterpie in X & Y

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 X

1 place
Santalune ForestWalking in grass · Lv. 2

Pokémon Y

2 places
Route 2Walking in grass · Lv. 3–4Santalune ForestWalking in grass · Lv. 2–3
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