Caterpie Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 4 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Caterpie Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokemon Platinum Caterpie Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| String Shot | bug | Lv. 1 |
| Bug Bite | bug | Lv. 15 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Eterna Forest Area and Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town, where you'll find it at Lv. 10 by walking through tall grass with a 4% encounter rate (slot2 firered).
Eterna Forest Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 13Slot2 firered4%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
2 encounters- walkLv. 5Slot2 firered4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 5Slot2 firered4%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town
2 encounters- walkLv. 10Slot2 firered4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 10Slot2 firered4%Very Rare