Caterpie Pokémon Blue: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Blue. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 2 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Blue
KantoCaterpie Pokemon Blue Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokemon Blue Caterpie Sprites
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ReversePokémon Blue Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon Blue.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| String Shot | bug | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Blue Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Blue, including Kanto Route 24 Area, Kanto Route 25 Area, and Viridian Forest Area. The most reliable spawn is at Viridian Forest Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 4 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
3 encounters- walkLv. 310%Uncommon
- walkLv. 44%Very Rare
- walkLv. 51%Very Rare
Kanto Route 24 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 720%Frequent
Kanto Route 25 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 820%Frequent
Viridian Forest Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 420%Frequent
- walkLv. 315%Uncommon
- walkLv. 510%Uncommon