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 #010. Caterpie

Japanese:

Sinnoh #:

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Types:

Ability:

Shield Dust

Gender Rate:

50%   50%

Egg Group:

Bug

EXP for L100:

1,000,000

Steps to Hatch:

4,096

Base Happiness:

70

Catch Rate:

255

Effort Values:

1 HP

Weaknesses and Resistances:

100%	200%	100%	100%	50%	100%
50%	100%	50%	200%	100%	100%
200%	100%	100%	100%	100%

* does not include the effect of Abilities

Evolution Line:

Caterpie

Metapod at Level 7

Butterfree at Level 10

Pokedex Information

Species:

Worm Pokemon

Height:

1' 0" (0.3m)

Weight:

6.4 lbs. (2.9kg)

Color:

Green

Pokedex Entry:
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.

Size Comparison:

Where to find Caterpie

Location	Morn.	Day	Night
Route 204 (South)	8%	8%	8%
at Level(s): 6	GBA Slot: FireRed

Caterpie's Stats

L100		Wild		Trained		Base
		Min	Max	Min	Max
HP		200	231	263	294	45
Attack	=	65	96	128	159	30
Defense	=	75	106	138	169	35
Speed	=	95	126	158	189	45
Sp. Atk	=	45	76	108	139	20
Sp. Def	=	45	76	108	139	20
Total *		525	711	903	1089	195

These stats are all shown with a Neutral Nature and at Level 100.

Caterpie's Moves

Level	Move Learned	Power	Acc%	Type	Class
1	Tackle	35	95		Physical
1	String Shot	--	95		Status