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
AlolaCaterpie 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
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Reverse
Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Sun Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon Sun.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| String Shot | bug | Lv. 1 |
| Bug Bite | bug | Lv. 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- walkLv. 2-320%Frequent
Alola Route 1 South
2 encounters- sos encounterLv. 10-1315%Uncommon
- walkLv. 10-1310%Uncommon
Alola Route 1 West
2 encounters- sos encounterLv. 3-515%Uncommon
- walkLv. 3-510%Uncommon
Alola Route 5 Area
2 encounters- sos encounterLv. 13-1615%Uncommon
- walkLv. 13-1610%Uncommon
Lush Jungle South
2 encounters- sos encounterLv. 18-2115%Uncommon
- walkLv. 18-2110%Uncommon
Melemele Meadow Area
2 encounters- sos encounterLv. 9-1215%Uncommon
- walkLv. 9-1210%Uncommon