Caterpie Pokémon Red: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Red. 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 Red
KantoCaterpie Pokemon Red Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokemon Red Caterpie Sprites
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ReversePokémon Red Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon Red.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| String Shot | bug | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Red Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Red, including Viridian Forest Area and Kanto Route 25 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Viridian Forest Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 3 by walking through tall grass with a 5% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 25 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 81%Very Rare
Viridian Forest Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 35%Rare