Caterpie Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Caterpie in Pokémon Sword. 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 Sword
GalarCaterpie Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokemon Sword Caterpie Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Caterpie Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Caterpie via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| string shot | — | Lv. 1 |
| bug bite | — | Lv. 9 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Caterpie Locations
Caterpie can only be caught in Pokémon Sword 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