#010 - Caterpie

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The Basics

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Caterpie

Generation I

Damage Taken
	1 ×		½ ×
	2 ×		1 ×
	½ ×		2 ×
	1 ×		1 ×
	1 ×		2 ×
	1 ×		½ ×
	1 ×		1 ×
	1 ×		1 ×
	1 ×

Lv:	IV:	EV:
Max	Med	Min

HP:

294

Attack:

174

159

143

Defense:

185

169

152

Special Attack:

152

139

125

Special Defense:

152

139

125

Speed:

207

189

170

Average:

32.5

Base Stat Total: 195

Dream World Abilities
Shield Dust	Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away	Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Effort Points	1 HP
Wild Hold Items	None

Gender Rate	50% male 50% female
Capture Rate	255
Base Happiness	70

Base Experience	53
Growth Rate	medium

Breeding and Evolution

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Stage 1

Stage 2

Caterpie
Base form

Metapod
Level up at level 7 or higher

Butterfree
Level up at level 10 or higher

Gender Rate	50% male 50% female
Growth Rate	medium
Steps to Hatch	4080 / 2295
Hatch Counter	15
Egg Groups	Bug

Flavor

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Caterpie's Sprites
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Versions	Flavor Text
White, Black	It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.
SoulSilver	Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.
HeartGold	For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.
Platinum, Pearl, Diamond	It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.

Flavor Data

Species	Worm
Color	Green
Height	0.3 m or 0' 11"
Weight	2.9 kg or 6.39 lb

Habitat
Bodyshape
Footprint

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Caterpie's Moves

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Level Up

Level	Name	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1	String Shot	--	95%	40	Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
15	Bug Bite	60	100%	20	If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.