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Caterpiein Pokémon SoulGold

bug

Pokédex Entry

Worm Pokémon

Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.

Caterpie in Pokémon SoulGold

Caterpie is #10 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its bug typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 5 encounter locations.

Type
Bug
Dex
#010
Abilities
Shield Dust(Primary)

Prevents added effects.

Run Away(Secondary)

Makes escaping easier.

Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
bug
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
255
pokeball
Poké Ball19.4%
greatball
Great Ball26.7%
ultraball
Ultra Ball33.0%
Base Exp
39
EV Yield
1 Hp
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
fire ×2flying ×2rock ×2
Resists
grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5ground ×0.5

How to Obtain

Caterpie can be found in National Park Bug Contest (uncommon), in Route 30 (uncommon), and in Route 31 (rare). Wild ones range from level three to 14.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (3)

TackleLevel: 1normal
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Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
String ShotLevel: 1bug
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Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
Bug BiteLevel: 9bug
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Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.

Type Summary

3
Weaknesses
3
Resistances
0
Immunities
12
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Caterpie. Use these types to counter it effectively.

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Caterpie resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

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