Pokemon Sword and Shield Caterpie | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Pokemon Sword and Shield Caterpie is a Bug Type Worm Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire type moves. You can find and catch Caterpie in Rolling Fields - Area 2 with a 10% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Caterpie are 45 HP, 30 Attack, 20 SP Attack, 35 Defense, 20 SP Defense, and 45 Speed.

Regular

Shiny

Caterpie Galar Pokedex ID: 13

Bug

Weight
6.4lbs 2.9kg

Category
Worm Pokémon

Height
1'00" 0.3m

Exp Group
Bug

Egg Steps
3,840

Hatch Cycle
15

Ev Yield
1 HP Point(s)

Exp Group
MediumFast

Gender
♂ 50.2% ♀ 49.8%

List of Caterpie Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Total	195
HP	45
Attack	30
Defense	35
Special Attack	20
Special Defense	20
Speed	45

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Caterpie to have is Jolly, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Caterpie Abilities

Ability	Type	Effect
Shield Dust	Normal	This Pokémon’s dust blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.
Run Away	Hidden	Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Sword Pokedex Entry
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.

Shield Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Caterpie Evolutions

How do i get Caterpie's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Caterpie evolves into Metapod when you reach Level 7. Metapod then evolves into its final evolution Butterfree when you reach Level 10.

Caterpie

Level 7

Metapod

Level 10

Butterfree

Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Caterpie	195	30	35	20	20	45	45
Metapod	205	20	55	25	25	50	30
Butterfree	395	45	50	90	80	60	70

Caterpie Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Caterpie?

Caterpie does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Metapod and evolve it into Caterpie. A popular spawn location you can find Metapod is in the Rolling Fields - Area 2 area with a 10% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields - Area 2		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	Rolling Fields		10%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		75%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		25%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		75%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		75%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		75%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		75%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		75%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		75%
	East Lake Axewell - Area 2		25%
	East Lake Axewell		30%
	Giant's Mirror		40%
	Rolling Fields		75%
	Rolling Fields		75%
	Rolling Fields		25%
	Rolling Fields		25%
	Rolling Fields		25%
	Rolling Fields		25%
	Rolling Fields		25%
	Rolling Fields		25%
	Rolling Fields		75%

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn
	Route 1		15%
	Rolling Fields		5%
	Rolling Fields		5%
	Rolling Fields		5%
	Rolling Fields		5%
	Rolling Fields		5%
	Slumbering Weald - Deep		5%

Pokemon Sword and Shield Caterpie Raids

Where do i find Caterpie Raids?

You can find Caterpie raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Caterpie Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

2-Star Caterpie
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 35%
Drops:
100% TR18 Leech Life
80% Iapapa Berry
80% Pomeg Berry
25% Balm Mushroom
25% Big Mushroom
25% Rare Candy
25% Tiny Mushroom
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy S
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy M

2-Star Caterpie
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 35%
Drops:
100% TR60 X-Scissor
80% Kelpsy Berry
80% Lum Berry
25% Balm Mushroom
25% Big Mushroom
25% Rare Candy
25% Tiny Mushroom
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy S
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy M

Pokemon Sword and Shield Caterpie Weakness

Caterpie is a Bug Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Flying, Rock, Fire Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Fighting, Ground, Grass type moves.

Damage	Types
4.0x Damage
2.0x Damage	Flying Rock Fire
0.5x Damage	Fighting Ground Grass
0.25x Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Caterpie Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Tyranitar	Rock	Dark	600
Arcanine	Fire		555
Togekiss	Fairy	Flying	545
Gyarados	Water	Flying	540
Noivern	Flying	Dragon	535

What pokemon is Caterpie Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Rhyperior	Ground	Rock	535
Mamoswine	Ice	Ground	530
Leafeon	Grass		525
Lucario	Fighting	Steel	525
Hippowdon	Ground		525

Pokemon SW and SH Caterpie Moves List

What moves can Caterpie learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Caterpie can learn the bug type move Bug Bite at level 09. This Physical move Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Bug type +50% STAB damage.

Level Up Moves
(Learned)
TM Moves
(Reusable Item)
TR Moves
(One Time Use Item)

Caterpie Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35
01	String Shot	Status	—	95	40	Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
09	Bug Bite	Physical	90	100	20	Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.

TM Moves Caterpie can learn

TM	Move	Type	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM82	Electroweb		Special	55	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.

Caterpie TR Moves

TR	Move	Type	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
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