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Caterpie, the Worm Pokémon — Bug-type Pokémon official artwork
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Caterpie
ID:#10Worm Pokémon
Height
0.3m
Weight
2.9kg
Catch Rate
255
Exp
39

Caterpie Pokémon Sun: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Sun. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 3 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Sun
Alola

Caterpie Pokemon Sun Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Sun Caterpie Sprites

Caterpie front-facing sprite from Pokémon SunPrimary
Caterpie back-facing sprite from Pokémon SunReverse
Caterpie shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon SunShiny
Caterpie shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon SunShiny Reverse

Pokémon Sun Caterpie Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
String ShotbugLv. 1
Bug BitebugLv. 9

End of Move Database

Pokémon Sun Caterpie Locations

Caterpie can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Sun, including Alola Route 1 East, Alola Route 1 South, and Alola Route 1 West. The most reliable spawn is at Alola Route 1 East, where you'll find it between Lv. 2 and 3 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.

Alola Route 1 East

1 encounter
  • walk
    Lv. 2-3
    20%Frequent

Alola Route 1 South

2 encounters
  • sos encounter
    Lv. 10-13
    15%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 10-13
    10%Uncommon

Alola Route 1 West

2 encounters
  • sos encounter
    Lv. 3-5
    15%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 3-5
    10%Uncommon

Alola Route 5 Area

2 encounters
  • sos encounter
    Lv. 13-16
    15%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 13-16
    10%Uncommon

Lush Jungle South

2 encounters
  • sos encounter
    Lv. 18-21
    15%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 18-21
    10%Uncommon

Melemele Meadow Area

2 encounters
  • sos encounter
    Lv. 9-12
    15%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 9-12
    10%Uncommon