Caterpie
#10 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Caterpie
The best moves for Caterpie are Bug Bite and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Caterpie family. Caterpie evolves into Metapod for 12 Candy, then into Butterfree for 50 Candy.
Game images
Caterpie, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Caterpie is a Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Caterpie's best moveset is Bug Bite & Return and it has a Max CP of 494. 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Struggle | 35 | – | – |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.7 | 127% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.4 | 114% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
2.9 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
2.9 | 100% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.8 | 97% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.5 | 86% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Caterpie?
Caterpie is weak to , Rock and Fire moves.
The best counter to Caterpie is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Caterpie counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 81% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
55 |
| Defense |
|
55 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
187 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
249 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
374 |
|
Level 40 |
437 |
|
Level 50 |
494 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 312 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 406 |
Costumes
Caterpie costumes
Caterpie (GO Fest 2026)
- Can't evolve.
