Caterpie is a Bug-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Metapod when fed 12 candies and its final evolution is Butterfree.
Pokédex description
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Evolution family
Caterpie is part of a three-member family.
Availability
- Caterpie was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Caterpie was released along with the change of Field Research on November 1st, 2018.
Shadow form of Caterpie was released at the start of Galarian Expedition: Taken Over on October 8th, 2024.
Dynamax form of Caterpie was released on March 24th, 2025.
- Shiny form of Dynamax Caterpie was released on the same day.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
![]() Wild |
374 406 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
249 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
249 312 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 1,434
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Max Battles |
249 | ![]() Visit List of Power Spot Bosses for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
187 | Field Research: Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms: Scattered to the Winds Catch 5 Pokémon: Adventures Abound Searching for Gold Research Day: 2023 Jun 3 Catch 5 Pokémon: Bug Out 2022 Use 5 Nanab Berries to help catch Pokémon: 2022 Apr Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon: Lush Jungle Catch 2 Wurmple: Bug Out 2019 Evolve 2 Pidgey: 2018 Nov Special Research/Timed Research: Scattered to the Winds Premium Timed Research - 1st part: Spin 1 PokéStop or Gym To the Next Level - Completing 4th part Searching for Gold Research Day: Timed Research (12 encounters) Bug Out! Catch Challenge - 3rd part: Claim Reward! |
![]() GO Snapshot |
374 | Obtainable during: Bug Out 2022: Aug 10 - 16 (up to 5 per day) |
![]() Team GO Rocket |
98 162 (weather boosted) |
![]() Since 2024 Oct 8 |