#0010 · Gen 1 · 195 BST
Caterpie
A starter-form Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/45/49/36/36/58
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/90/95/79/79/106
Abilities
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Caterpie
Caterpie is a Bug/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 195. A starter-form Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Best stat: HP (45 base)
Caterpie's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 30 base Attack and 45 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Shield Dust
- Run Away
How to use Caterpie competitively
Open the damage calculator with Caterpie selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Caterpie appears in the species dropdown. Drop Caterpie into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0010 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Bug / None |
| Abilities | Shield Dust, Run Away |
| Base Stat Total | 195 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 30 / 35 / 20 / 20 / 45 |