Caterpie
#10 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Caterpie
The best moves for Caterpie are Bug Bite and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Caterpie family. Caterpie evolves into Metapod which costs 12 Candy, which then evolves into Butterfree costing 50 Candy.
Caterpie Raid Guide
Caterpie has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Caterpie, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Caterpie is a Bug Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Caterpie's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Struggle and it has a Max CP of 437. Caterpie evolves into Metapod.
About
"Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor."
Base stats
| Attack | 55 | |
| Defense | 55 | |
| Stamina | 128 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
187 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
249 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
374 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 437 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 312 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 406 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Caterpie
The best moves for Caterpie are Bug Bite and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | 35 | 0 | 15.9 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Caterpie?
Caterpie is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Caterpie are:
- Reshiram,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Chandelure,
- Darmanitan (Standard),
- Volcarona.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 89% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Incinerate | Overheat | 86% |
| Moltres | Fire Spin | Sky Attack | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Caterpie
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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