Caterpie Pokémon Ultra Sun: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Ultra Sun. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 6 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Ultra Sun

Alola

Caterpie Pokemon Ultra Sun Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Ultra Sun Caterpie Sprites

Caterpie front-facing sprite from Pokémon Ultra Sun

Primary

Caterpie back-facing sprite from Pokémon Ultra Sun

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Ultra Sun Caterpie Moveset

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

Move	Type	Requirement
Tackle	normal	Lv. 1
String Shot	bug	Lv. 1
Bug Bite	bug	Lv. 9

End of Move Database

Pokémon Ultra Sun Caterpie Locations

Caterpie can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon Ultra Sun, including Alola Route 1 West, Alola Route 5 Area, and Lush Jungle North. The most reliable spawn is at Alola Route 1 West, where you'll find it between Lv. 2 and 3 by walking through tall grass with a 35% encounter rate.

Alola Route 1 East

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 2-3
10%Uncommon

Alola Route 1 West

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 2-3
35%Frequent

Alola Route 5 Area

2 encounters

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

Lush Jungle North

1 encounter

sos encounter
Lv. 19-22
15%Uncommon

Lush Jungle South

1 encounter

sos encounter
Lv. 19-22
15%Uncommon

Lush Jungle West

1 encounter

sos encounter
Lv. 19-22
15%Uncommon

Melemele Meadow Area

2 encounters

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