Caterpie Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 4 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarCaterpie Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokemon Shield Caterpie Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| string shot | — | Lv. 1 |
| bug bite | — | Lv. 9 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can only be caught in Pokémon Shield at Galar Route 1, where it appears between Lv. 2 and 5 by curry with a 22.09% encounter rate.
Galar Route 1
2 encounters- grassLv. 2-5Hidden encounters15%Uncommon
- curryLv. 2-5Curry encounters22.09%Frequent