Caterpie Green Japan: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Green Japan. 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.
Green Japan
KantoCaterpie Green Japan Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Green Japan Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Green Japan.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| String Shot | bug | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Green Japan Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can be caught in 4 locations across Green Japan, including Kanto Route 24 Area, Kanto Route 25 Area, and Viridian Forest Area. The most reliable spawn is at Viridian Forest Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 4 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
3 encounters- walkLv. 310%Uncommon
- walkLv. 44%Very Rare
- walkLv. 51%Very Rare
Kanto Route 24 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 720%Frequent
Kanto Route 25 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 820%Frequent
Viridian Forest Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 420%Frequent
- walkLv. 315%Uncommon
- walkLv. 510%Uncommon
