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#010 · Basic

Caterpie

Bug
Tier DCommon

Caterpie exists to teach evolution timing and early XP routing. Don't over-invest—Butterfree's utility is the real prize. Use it as a temporary bug slot until better coverage arrives.

Base stats

BST 195

HP45
Atk30
Def35
SpA20
SpD20
Spe45

Ability: Shield Dust

Evolution chain

  1. #010CaterpieBug
  2. #011MetapodBug
  3. #012ButterfreeBugFlying

This form's condition: Level 7

Locations

  • Early forests
  • Tall grass

Type effectiveness

Computed from typeChart in game.json — dual types multiply.

Defending

2× weak to

FireFlyingRock

Resists (½×)

GrassFightingGround

Attacking (by own types)

Super effective (2×) as Bug

GrassPsychicDark

Not very effective (½×) as Bug

FireFightingPoisonFlyingGhostSteelFairy