Caterpie Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon HeartGold
KantoCaterpie Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokemon HeartGold Caterpie Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon HeartGold Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| No level up moves. | ||
Pokémon HeartGold Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Johto Route 30 Area, Johto Route 31 Area, and Ilex Forest Area. The most reliable spawn is at Viridian Forest Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 3 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (swarm no, morning).
Johto Route 30 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 3Morning20%Frequent
- walkLv. 4Morning, Radio off10%Uncommon
Johto Route 31 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 4Morning20%Frequent
- walkLv. 5Morning4%Very Rare
Ilex Forest Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 5Morning20%Frequent
- walkLv. 6Day20%Frequent
National Park Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 10Morning20%Frequent
- walkLv. 12Morning, Radio off10%Uncommon
Unknown All Bugs Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 1020%Frequent
- walkLv. 1210%Uncommon
- walkLv. 144%Very Rare
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
2 encounters- walkLv. 3Morning20%Frequent
- walkLv. 4Morning1%Very Rare
Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
2 encounters- walkLv. 3Morning20%Frequent
- walkLv. 4Morning1%Very Rare
Viridian Forest Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 3Swarm no, Morning20%Frequent