Caterpie Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Yellow. 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 Yellow
KantoCaterpie Pokemon Yellow Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokemon Yellow Caterpie Sprites
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ReversePokémon Yellow Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| String Shot | bug | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Yellow Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can only be caught in Pokémon Yellow at Viridian Forest Area, where it appears at Lv. 3 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Viridian Forest Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 320%Frequent
- walkLv. 415%Uncommon
- walkLv. 510%Uncommon
- walkLv. 65%Rare