Caterpie Pokémon FireRed: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon FireRed. 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 FireRed

Kanto

Caterpie Pokemon FireRed Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon FireRed Caterpie Sprites

Caterpie front-facing sprite from Pokémon FireRed

Primary

Caterpie back-facing sprite from Pokémon FireRed

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon FireRed Caterpie Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon FireRed.

Move	Type	Requirement
Tackle	normal	Lv. 1
String Shot	bug	Lv. 1

End of Move Database

Pokémon FireRed Caterpie Locations

Caterpie can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon FireRed, 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

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 4
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 5
1%Very Rare

Kanto Route 24 Area

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 7
20%Frequent

Kanto Route 25 Area

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 8
20%Frequent

Viridian Forest Area

3 encounters

walk
Lv. 4
20%Frequent
walk
Lv. 5
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 3
10%Uncommon

Pattern Bush Area

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 6
10%Uncommon