Caterpie is a Bug-type Pokémon that needs to watch out for Fire, Flying, and Rock moves. It hits a maximum of 494 CP. Bug Bite and Struggle are its primary attacks. Encounter rates are higher during Rainy weather. Shiny Caterpie can be found by persistent players.
Stats
Max CP
494 CP
Attack
55 ATK
Defense
55 DEF
Stamina
128 HP
Buddy distance
1 km
Released
Yes
Shiny released
Yes
Type Effect
BUG↓
Resistant
↑
Weak
Best Moveset
Caterpie's best moveset is Bug Bite and Struggle, with 2.85 DPS and 13.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
Bug BiteStruggleDPS2.85
TDO13.3
WeatherRain
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie | 12 Candy |  Metapod |
| Metapod | 50 Candy |  Butterfree |
- Caterpie evolves into Metapod which costs 12 Candy.
- Metapod evolves into Butterfree which costs 50 Candy.
Family
A list of Pokémon related to Caterpie in Pokémon GO, including evolutions and Mega forms.