Caterpie Pokémon Crystal: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Crystal. 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 Crystal
KantoCaterpie Pokemon Crystal Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokemon Crystal Caterpie Sprites
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Reverse
Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Crystal Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon Crystal.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| String Shot | bug | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Crystal Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon Crystal, including Johto Route 30 Area and Johto Route 31 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 25 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 10 by walking through tall grass with a 30% encounter rate (morning).
Johto Route 30 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 3Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 3Morning30%Frequent
- walkLv. 4Day20%Frequent
- walkLv. 4Morning20%Frequent
Johto Route 31 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 4Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 4Morning30%Frequent
- walkLv. 5Day20%Frequent
- walkLv. 5Morning20%Frequent
Ilex Forest Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 5Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 5Morning30%Frequent
- headbutt highLv. 1015%Uncommon
National Park Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 10Day5%Rare
- walkLv. 10Morning5%Rare
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
2 encounters- walkLv. 3Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 3Morning30%Frequent
Kanto Route 24 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 8Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 8Morning30%Frequent
- walkLv. 10Morning30%Frequent
- walkLv. 10Day20%Frequent
Kanto Route 25 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 10Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 10Morning30%Frequent