Type matchups
Damage Caterpie takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Caterpie has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 20
- Sp. Def
- 20
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 195
Caterpie has a base stat total of 195, higher than 0% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (45). With Attack (30) well above Sp. Atk (20), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 35 Defense and 20 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Caterpie can have the abilities Shield Dust and Run Away.
How to beat Caterpie
Caterpie takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Caterpie is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree) and evolves into Metapod.
Best counters to Caterpie
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Caterpie weak to?
As a Bug type, Caterpie takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Caterpie resistant to?
Caterpie resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Caterpie?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Caterpie with super-effective attacks.