Caterpie Line

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The Caterpie Line composed of the base form Caterpie, the first stage evolution Metapod and the second stage evolution Butterfree are pokémon who were introduced in Generation I. Caterpie and Metapod are both pure Bug Type Pokémon whilst Butterfree is a dual Type Flying/Bug Pokémon. Caterpie evolves into Metapod starting at level 7 and Metapod evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10. While Butterfree cannot evolve further, It can be affected by the Gigantamax Factor, allowing it to Gigantamax into Gigantamax Butterfree.

Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree
Origin
Origin Pokémon
Creator Satoshi Tajiri
First Appearance Pokémon Red, Green, & Blue
Actor N/A
Characteristics
Species Pokémon
Gender Varies
Pronouns Varies
Sexuality Heterosexual
Age Varies
Height 0.3 m (x̄) (Caterpie) 0.7 m (x̄) (Metapod), 1.1 m (x̄) (Butterfree)
Weight 2.9 kg (x̄) (Caterpie), 9.9 kg (x̄) (Metapod), 32.0 kg (x̄) (Butterfree)
Ethnicity Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree
Status Active
Alignment True Neutral (Caterpie), True Neutral (Metapod), Neutral Good (Butterfree)
Archetype Elemental Animal
Occupation N/A
Language Pokémon Language
Combat Style Elemental Combat
Homeworld Earth
Relationships
Affiliations Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree
Enemies Bird Pokémon

Name Origin

Caterpie may be a corruption or shortening of caterpillar. It may also be an attempt to transcribe the Japanese name,「キャタピー」(Caterpie), into English; in Japanese, ぴー -pī is an suffix indicating endearment.

Caterpie — Names by Language
Language Title
Japanese キャタピー (Caterpie)
French Chenipan
Spanish Caterpie
German Raupy
Italian Caterpie
Korean 캐터피 (Caterpie)
Mandarin Chinese 綠毛蟲 / 绿毛虫 (Lǜmáochóng)
Cantonese Chinese 綠毛蟲 (Luhkmòuhchùhng)
Brazilian Portuguese Caterpie
Bulgarian Катерпи (Katerpi)
Hebrew קטרפי (Caterpy)
Hindi कैटरपी (Caterpie)
Lithuanian Katerpis
Russian Катерпи (Katerpi)
Hindi कैटरपी (Caterpie)
Thai คาเตอร์ปี (Khatoepi)

Metapod may be a combination of metamorphosis and pod

Caterpie — Names by Language
Language Title
Japanese トランセル (Transel)
French Chrysacier
Spanish Metapod
German Safcon
Italian Metapod
Korean 단데기 (Tandegi)
Mandarin Chinese 鐵甲蛹 / 铁甲蛹 (Tiějiǎyǒng)
Cantonese Chinese 鐵甲蛹 (Titgaapyúng) or 鐵甲蟲 (Titgaapchùhng)
Brazilian Portuguese Metapod
Hebrew מטפוד (Metapod)
Hindi मेटापॉड (Metapod)
Lithuanian Metapodas
Russian Метапод (Metapod)
Thai ทรานเซล (Thransel)

Butterfree may be a combination of butterfly and free.

Caterpie — Names by Language
Language Title
Japanese バタフリー (Butterfree)
French Papilusion
Spanish Buttefree
German Smettbo
Italian Butterfree
Korean 버터플 (Butterfle)
Mandarin Chinese 巴大蝶 (Bādàdié) or 巴大蝴 (Bādàhú)
Cantonese Chinese 巴大蝶 (Bādaaihdihp) or 巴他蝶 (Bātādihp)
Brazilian Portuguese Butterfree
Bulgarian Батърфри (Batŭrfri)
Hebrew בטרפרי (Butterfree)
Hindi बटरफ़्री (Batterfri)
Lithuanian Drugelaisvis
Russian Баттерфри (Batterfri)
Thai บัตเตอร์ฟรี (Battoefri)

Appearance

General Description:

Caterpie is a green caterpillar with yellow ring-shaped markings down the sides of its segmented body, a yellow underside and a teardrop-shaped tail. it has a bright red Y-shaped osmeterium on its head and four tiny feet tipped with suction cups.

  • Alternate form:
    • Shiny: Caterpie's body is now a bright yellow-gold with its ring-shaped markings becoming paler.

General Description:

Metapod is a green chrysalis. Its body is crescent-shaped, with several segments making up the lower point. It has two heavy-lidded eyes on the sides of its shell, while the front of its shell feature geometrically shaped portions and projections, and the back has three pointed protrusions; two veering towards the sides, and one in the middle.

  • Alternate form:
    • Shiny: Metapod's body is now bright orange.

General Description:

Butterfree is a vaguely anthropomorphic butterfly with a purple body. Its body is segmented into two and it has four light blue limbs. It has two black antennae, a light blue snout with two fangs underneath and large, red compound eyes. Its two pair of wings are white with black venation.

  • Alternate form:
    • Female: Two oval scales of a female Butterfree's lower wings are black.
    • Shiny: Butterfree's eyes become a deep green while its limbs and snout become a light pink. Its wings gain a pinkish tint.
    • Gigantamax: Buttefree's wings grow much larger alongside gaining glowing teal patterns. It obtains a fur-like pattern on its back and its antennae become light green.

Personality

  • Sleeping Habit: When sleeping, Caterpie drools string instead of saliva while it sleeps.
  • Protection: When attacked, Caterpie will release a horrible stench from its antennae to drive enemies away. Unfortunately, it still often become their prey.
  • Large appetite: Caterpie possess a voracious appetite, being able to eat leaves bigger than its body. It's belived to be because it has a desire to grow quickly.
  • Easy to Train: As noted by its Moon Pokedéx Entry, Caterpie is easy to catch and grows quickly, making it a top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.

  • Barely Moving: As to avoid being attacked due to its poor capacity in combat, Metapod moves very little.
  • Sleeping Habit: Metapod stays still even while asleep to avoid being attacked. It has also been confirmed to use Harden even while asleep.
  • Strong Willed: Metapod quietly endures hardship while waiting for its evolution.

  • Sleeping Habit: When sleeping, Butterfree will sometimes inadvertently scatters highly toxic dust. It's theorized to be due to it relaxing its control when it flaps its wings while asleep.
  • Protective: If it finds bird Pokémon going after Caterpie, Butterfree will sprinkle its scales on them to drive them off.
  • Love for Honey: Butterfree loves the honey of flowers and will even find flowers 6 miles away from its nest for it.

Relationships

Bird Pokémon

As noted in some Pokedéx Entires, Caterpie will often find itself the target of bird Pokémon, with Butterfree needing to drive them away with its toxic scales.

General Information

Name: Caterpie (Base Stage), Metapod (First stage evolution), Butterfree (Second stage evolution)

Other Name: Caterpie Line

Origin: Pokémon Red, Green & Blue

Overall Series: Pokémon

First Appearance: Pokémon Red, Green, & Blue

Latest Appearance: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shinning Pearl

Company: Gamefreak

Creator: Satoshi Tajiri

Actor: N/A

Gender: Varies (The Caterpie Line has a gender ratio of 50% for males and 50% for females)

Sexuality: Heterosexual (Attract only works on Pokémon of the opposite gender[1])

Pronouns: Varies

Handedness: Varies

Age: Varies

Time Period: Modern Time

Timeline: Game Timeline

Homeworld: Earth

Residence: Varies (The Caterpie line live on many different routes in many different regions)

Story Role: Recruitable enemy

Legacy: Global Legacy (Pokémon are a famous topic worldwide with even regions where there's barely any trainers or wild Pokémon the topic is much loved, with Pikachu being one of the more popular Pokémon)

Influence: Unknown Influence

Language: Pokémon Language (Pokémon are seemingly able to communicate with each other and understand each other even if they're completely different species)

Ethnicity: Caterpie/Metapod/Butterfree

Religion: N/A

Classification: Worm Pokémon (Caterpie), Cocoon Pokémon (Metapod), Butterfly Pokémon (Butterfree)

Species: Pokémon

State of Being: Regular

Physiology: Pokémon Physiology

In-Universe Creator: Arceus

Occupation: N/A

Combat Style: Elemental Combat

Affiliations: Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree

'Enemies: Bird Pokémon

Height:

Weight:

Status: Active

Alignment:

Threat Level: Street Threat (Oak views wild Pokémon like Pikachu such a threat that he had to immediately throw a Pokéball[5]. Even weak wild pokémons are seen as inherently dangerous to humans with them having to dodge attacks from them like their life depends on it[6], even going into the grass without a Pokémon is considered such a threat to humans that they need their own Pokémon for protection[7])

Potential

Archetype: Elemental Animal

Codex Statistics

Key: Caterpie | Metapod | Butterfree | Gigantamax Butterfree

Key Information

  • Caterpie: This key covers Caterpie, the base pokémon of the Caterpie line.
  • Metapod: This key covers Metapod, the first stage evolution of the Caterpie line.
  • Butterfree: This key covers Butterfree, the second stage evolution of the Caterpie line.
  • Gigantamax Butterfree: This key covers Butterfree whilst in its Gigantamax form.

Grade:

C

C

B

A

Tier:

9-B, Higher as an Alpha

9-B, Higher as an Alpha

9-B, 8-C with special attack, Higher as an Alpha

At least 8-B

Cardinality: Finite

Dimensionality: 3-D

Power Source:

Physical Attack

Wall level (Potency) (Should be on par with weak pokémons such as Magikarp who has one of the weakest attack stats and even with stats this low it can can break apart large boulders overtime[6], crater the ground with splash[11] break trees in half over time[11] and break frozen trees in half over time[11]), Higher as an Alpha (Alpha Pokémon are larger and more powerful than their regular kind[6]), Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger (Even if a pokémon is far higher leveled than another Pokémon, they can still exploit their weaknesses or use attacks that ignore stat differences altogether. Elemental Attacks also allow Pokémon to defeat Pokémon that have Mega Evolved[12] or Dynamaxed [13] which far outpace the showings of regular pokémon)

Wall level (Potency) (Has a lower attack stat than Caterpie), Higher as an Alpha, Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

Wall level (Potency) (Has a higher attack stat than Caterpie), Higher as an Alpha, Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

At least City Block level (Potency) (Can create tornados that can blow away 10-ton trucks. As all All dynamax Pokémon come from the leakage of Eternatus' energy, Butterfree should be comparable to other Gigantamax froms which can smash icebergs, have electricity equivalent to a lightning strike, blow winds more powerful than any hurricanes, destroy a skyscrpaer with sand and topple a ten story building with vines which would get this result), Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

Special Attack

Wall level (Potency) (Has lower special attack than attack), Higher as an Alpha, Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

Wall level (Potency) (Has higher special attack than attack), Higher as an Alpha, Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

Building level (Potency) (Its special attack stat is higher than Rhyhorn's attack stat who can collapse and topple buildings through tackling), Higher as an Alpha, Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

At least City Block level (Potency), Elemental Attacks allow it to affect characters that are Far Stronger

Physical Defense:

Wall level (Naturally more durable than humans who can tank explosions that destroy an entire wooden bridge[14] and falls that cause the screen to shake[15]), Higher as an Alpha

At least Wall level (Is stated to have a shell as hard as an iron slab[16] with it even being noted as steel-hard[17]. Pikipek, a base pokémon, is unable to crack its shell with its pecks[18]), Higher as an Alpha

At least Wall level (Has a slightly lower defense stat than Metapod), Higher as an Alpha

At least City Block level

Special Defense:

Wall level (Has lower special defense than defense), Higher as an Alpha

Wall level (Has lower special defense than defense), Higher as an Alpha

Building level (Butterfree sports decently high special defense superior to that of Rhyhorn, who can collapse and topple buildings through tackling), Higher as an Alpha

At least City Block level

Striking Strength:

Wall Class (Potency), Higher as an Alpha

Wall Class (Potency), Higher as an Alpha

Wall Class (Potency), Higher as an Alpha

At least City Block Class (Potency)

Lifting Strength:

Likely Superhuman Lifting (Oak views wild Pokémon like Pikachu such a threat that he had to immediately throw a Pokéball[5], which should make them superior to Chuck who can lift and throw a large boulder[19])

Likely Superhuman Lifting

Likely Superhuman Lifting

At least Class 100 (Comparable to Gigantamax Pokémon who can topple a ten story building with vines)

Travel Speed:

Superhuman Speed

Superhuman Speed

Superhuman Speed

Unknown: True

Attack Speed:

At least Supersonic (Pokémon are able to dodge moves like sonic boom, screech metal sound, and supersonic)

At least Supersonic

At least Supersonic

At least Supersonic

Reaction Speed:

At least Supersonic (Pokémon are able to dodge moves like sonic boom, screech metal sound, and supersonic)

At least Supersonic

At least Supersonic

At least Supersonic

Stamina: Superhuman (Pokémon are naturally hardwired for combat, being able to still battle at full capacity while badly poisoned)

Range:

Below Standard Melee, Higher with String Shot

Standard Melee, Higher with String Shot

Standard Melee, Far Higher with moves

Hundreds of Meters, Far Higher with moves

Intelligence: Average Intelligence (Pokémon are intelligent creatures capable of communicating with other member of their species[20], even being able to run TV Programs on their own[21]. Pokémon are capable of holding various kinds of jobs such as working at a café[22], construction work[23], customer service, cloth making, power line setting and various others)

Knowledge: Journeyman level (Pokémon are naturally hardwired for combat, whether for sport or survival, in which they are capable of using a wide range of moves)

Powers and Techniques





Normal Type Moves

Bug Type Moves







Normal Type Moves

Bug Type Moves







Normal Type Moves

Bug Type Moves

Flying Type Moves

Psychic Type Moves

Grass Type Moves

Poison Type Moves






Bug Type Moves

Equipment

Berry

  • Description: The Berry (Japanese: きのみ Berry) is a type of Berry exclusive to the Generation II games. It restores 10 HP to a Pokémon. From Generation III onward, the Berry is succeeded by the Oran Berry.
  • Usage: Used as a held item. When used from the Bag on a Pokémon, it restores 10 HP to that Pokémon.
  • Function: If the holder's HP falls below 50%, it will consume its held Berry and restore 10 HP.

Berry

  • Description: The Berry (Japanese: きのみ Berry) is a type of Berry exclusive to the Generation II games. It restores 10 HP to a Pokémon. From Generation III onward, the Berry is succeeded by the Oran Berry.
  • Usage: Used as a held item. When used from the Bag on a Pokémon, it restores 10 HP to that Pokémon. It is consumed after use.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it restores 20 HP to the Pokémon, and can also be thrown near wild Pokémon to draw their attention.

  • Function: If the holder's HP falls below 50%, it will consume its held Berry and restore 10 HP.

Bitter Berry

  • Description: The Bitter Berry (Japanese: にがいきのみ Bitter Fruit) is a type of Berry exclusive to the Generation II games. It cures a Pokémon of confusion. From Generation III onward, the Bitter Berry is succeeded by the Persim Berry.
  • Usage: Used as a held item. When used from the Bag on a Pokémon, it restores 10 HP to that Pokémon. It is consumed after use. When used from the Bag on a Pokémon, it cures that Pokémon of confusion. This consumes the Bitter Berry.
  • Function: If the holder is confused, it will consume its held Bitter Berry and be cured of confusion.

Silver Powder

  • Description: The Silver Powder (Japanese: ぎんのこな Silver Powder), formatted SilverPowder prior to Generation VI, is a type of held item introduced in Generation II that boosts the power of Bug-type moves.
  • Usage: Used as a held item. When fed into the Cram-o-matic, it is a Bug-type ingredient that gives 10 points towards the output value.
  • Function:
    • Generations II and III: Boosts the power of the holder's Bug-type moves by 10%.
    • Generation IV onward: Boosts the power of the holder's Bug-type moves by 20%.

Notable Techniques

Shield Dust

Caterpie is protected by a protective dust that shields it from the additional effects of moves.

Run Away

Caterpie can flee battle regardless of what status effect, move, or arena is set up. However, they cannot switch out for another Pokémon or flee from Trainer Battles. Though contextually this is because the trainer refuses to run from a trainer battle.

Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Level 1 Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Level 1 Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Level 1 Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Level 1 Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Bug Bite Level 9 Bug Physical 20 60 100% The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team
Body size 1
Recruit rate 10.2%
Friend Area Mist-Rise Forest
PHRASES
61%-100% HP "I'll eat lots and grow big."
26%-60% HP "This is so hard... My health is down to half."
1%-25% HP "I can't keep up... I can't spit silk anymore..."
Level up "I leveled up! Happy!"
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Darkness & Sky
Body size 1
Recruit rate Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Body size Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit Talk to in Serene Village
Connected to Rattata, Igglybuff, Wooper
Connection Orb Set 3
PHRASES
Normal "Tree leaves are the yummiest, aren't they?"
Low HP (< 50%) "This is…not easy…"
Pokémon Shuffle
Type Bug
Attack Power 30 - 85    5
Number #747
SKILLS
Skill Flash Mob
Effect Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
Pokémon GO
Base HP Base Attack Base Defense
128 55 55
Egg Distance Buddy Distance Evolution Requirement
N/A 1 km 12 candies
ATTACKS
Fast Attacks Bug Bite, Tackle
Charged Attacks Struggle, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Type Type Points to befriend
Doozing Bug 5
Specialty Berry Primary ingredient
Berries Lum Berry Honey
Possible Ingredients
Honey Snoozy Tomato Greengrass Soybeans
Main Skill
Ingredient Magnet S Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.

Shed Skin

Metapod can shed its own skin in order to cure itself from status conditions.

Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Level 1/Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Bug Bite Prior Evolution Bug Physical 20 60 100% The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Harden Level 1/Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team
Body size 1
Recruit rate -19%
Friend Area Mist-Rise Forest
PHRASES
61%-100% HP "Now is the time to endure."
26%-60% HP "Oh, no... My health is down to half..."
1%-25% HP "I can't keep going... I don't know if I can metamorphose..."
Level up "Oh! I leveled up!"
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Darkness & Sky
Body size 1
Recruit rate Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Body size Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit Rescue Pupitar
Connected to Pupitar, Cascoon, Wingull
Connection Orb Set 3
PHRASES
Normal "Harden!"
Low HP (< 50%) "Argh… This is a bit rough…"
Pokémon Shuffle
Type Bug
Attack Power 40 - 90    5
Number #747
SKILLS
Skill Swap++
Effect Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
Pokémon GO
Base HP Base Attack Base Defense
137 45 80
Egg Distance Buddy Distance Evolution Requirement
N/A 1 km 50 candies
ATTACKS
Fast Attacks Bug Bite, Tackle
Charged Attacks Struggle, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Type Type Points to befriend
Doozing Bug 7
Specialty Berry Primary ingredient
Berries Lum Berry Honey
Possible Ingredients
Honey Snoozy Tomato Greengrass Soybeans
Main Skill
Ingredient Magnet S Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.

Compound Eyes

Butterfree's compound eyes boost its accuracy by 30%

Tinted Lens

Butterfree's “not very effective” are boosted to deal regular damage.

Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Level 1/Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Level 1/Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Level 1/Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Confusion Level 1 / Level 12 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the
Poison Powder Level 15 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 16 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 17 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target
Supersonic Level 21 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Whirlwind Level 26 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Psybeam Level 32 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Confusion Level 1 / Level 10 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the
Poison Powder Level 13 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 14 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 15 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target
Supersonic Level 18 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Whirlwind Level 23 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Gust Level 28 Flying Special 35 40 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Psybeam Level 34 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Confusion Level 1 / Level 10 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the
Poison Powder Level 13 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 14 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 15 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target
Supersonic Level 18 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Whirlwind Level 23 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Gust Level 28 Flying Special 35 40 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Psybeam Level 34 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Safeguard Level 40 Normal Status 25 — _ The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Confusion Level 1 / Level 10 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the
Poison Powder Level 13 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 14 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 15 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target
Supersonic Level 18 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Whirlwind Level 23 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Gust Level 28 Flying Special 35 40 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Psybeam Level 34 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Safeguard Level 40 Normal Status 25 — _ The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Sliver Wind Level 47 Bug Special 25 60 100% The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Bug Bite Prior Evolution Bug Physical 20 60 100% The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Confusion Level 1 / Level 10 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the
Poison Powder Level 12 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 12 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 12 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target
Gust Level 16 Flying Special 35 40 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Supersonic Level 18 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Whirlwind Level 22 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. Psybeam Level 24 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Sliver Wind Level 28 Bug Special 25 60 100% The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
Tailwind Level 30 Flying Status 15 — _ The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
Safeguard Level 34 Normal Status 25 — _ The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Captivate Level 36 Normal Status 20 — 100% If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Bug Buzz Level 40 Bug Special 10 90 100% The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Bug Bite Prior Evolution Bug Physical 20 60 100% The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Confusion Level 1 / Level 10 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the
Poison Powder Level 12 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 12 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 12 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target
Gust Level 16 Flying Special 35 40 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Supersonic Level 18 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Whirlwind Level 22 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. Psybeam Level 24 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Sliver Wind Level 28 Bug Special 25 60 100% The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
Tailwind Level 30 Flying Status 15 — _ The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
Rage Powder Level 34 Bug Status 20 — _ The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.
Safeguard Level 36 Normal Status 25 — _ The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Captivate Level 40 Normal Status 20 — 100% If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Bug Buzz Level 42 Bug Special 10 90 100% The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Quiver Dance Level 46 Bug Status 20 — _ The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Bug Bite Prior Evolution Bug Physical 20 60 100% The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Confusion Level 1 / Level 10 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the
Poison Powder Level 12 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 12 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 12 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target
Gust Level 16 Flying Special 35 40 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Supersonic Level 18 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Whirlwind Level 22 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. Psybeam Level 24 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Sliver Wind Level 28 Bug Special 25 60 100% The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
Tailwind Level 30 Flying Status 15 — _ The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
Rage Powder Level 34 Bug Status 20 — _ The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.
Safeguard Level 36 Normal Status 25 — _ The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Captivate Level 40 Normal Status 20 — 100% If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Bug Buzz Level 42 Bug Special 10 90 100% The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Quiver Dance Level 46 Bug Status 20 — _ The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Harden Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Bug Bite Prior Evolution Bug Physical 20 60 100% The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Confusion Level 1 / Level 11 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the
Gust Level 1 Flying Special 35 40 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Poison Powder Level 13 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 13 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 13 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target
Psybeam Level 17 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Sliver Wind Level 19 Bug Special 25 60 100% The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s
Supersonic Level 23 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Safeguard Level 25 Normal Status 25 — _ The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Whirlwind Level 29 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Bug Buzz Level 31 Bug Special 10 90 100% The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Rage Powder Level 35 Bug Status 20 — _ The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.
Captivate Level 37 Normal Status 20 — 100% If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Tailwind Level 41 Flying Status 15 — _ The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
Air Slash Level 43 Flying Special 15 75 95% The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch.
Quiver Dance Level 47 Bug Status 20 — _ The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Tackle Level 1/Prior Evolution Normal Physical 35 40 100% A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot Level 1/Prior Evolution Bug Status 40 — 95% The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Bug Bite Level 1/Prior Evolution Bug Physical 20 60 100% The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Harden Level 1/Prior Evolution Normal Status 30 — — The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Gust Level 1/Evolution Flying Special 35 40 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Supersonic Level 4 Normal Status 20 — 55% The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Confusion Level 8 Psychic Special 25 50 100% The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the target.
Poison Powder Level 12 Poison Status 35 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.
Stun Spore Level 12 Grass Status 30 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Sleep Powder Level 12 Grass Status 15 — 75% The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
Psybeam Level 16 Psychic Special 20 65 100% The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Whirlwind Level 20 Normal Status 20 — _ The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Air Slash Level 24 Flying Special 15 75 95% The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch.
Safeguard Level 28 Normal Status 25 — _ The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Bug Buzz Level 32 Bug Special 10 90 100% The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Tailwind Level 36 Flying Status 15 — _ The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
Rage Powder Level 40 Bug Status 20 — _ The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.
Quiver Dance Level 44 Bug Status 20 — _ The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team
Body size 1
Recruit rate Evolve
Friend Area Mist-Rise Forest
PHRASES
61%-100% HP "I'll protect you with the wicked toxins in my wings."
26%-60% HP "Oh, no... My health has dropped to half..."
1%-25% HP "I've about had it... It hurts to even fly..."
Level up "I leveled up! I'm in peak form! Let me show you!"
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Darkness & Sky
Body size 1
Recruit rate Recruit rate: 5.5%
IQ group A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Body size Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit Introduced by Tranquill
Connected to Tranquill
Connection Orb Set 5
PHRASES
Normal "My scales repel water, and that's how I can fly even in rain!"
Low HP (< 50%) "I'm about to faint…"
Pokémon Shuffle
Type Bug
Attack Power 60 - 105    5
Number #749
SKILLS
Skill Rock Shot
Effect Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
Pokémon GO
Base HP Base Attack Base Defense
155 167 137
Egg Distance Buddy Distance Evolution Requirement
N/A 1 km N/A
ATTACKS
Fast Attacks Struggle Bug*, Confusion, Bug Bite†
Charged Attacks Bug Buzz, Psychic, Signal Beam, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Type Type Points to befriend
Doozing Bug 15
Specialty Berry Primary ingredient
Berries Lum Berry Honey
Possible Ingredients
Honey Snoozy Tomato Greengrass Soybeans
Main Skill
Ingredient Magnet S Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.

  • G-Max Befuddle: Creates an army of butterfly to fly directly into the opponent before exploding. Inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.

  • Max Strike: The user breaks the floor below them to fire a giant blast. Decreases the Speed of the target and its allies by one stage.
  • Max Knuckle: Fires a gigantic punch at the opponent before exploding on contact. Increases the Attack of the user and its allies by one stage.
  • Max Airstream: Shoots a tornado at the opponent. Increases the Speed of the user and its allies by one stage.
  • Max Quake: The user goes below the ground and rapidly goes to the opponent to launch a giant explosion below them. Increases the Special Defense of the user and its allies by one stage.
  • Max Rockfall: Creates a gigantic rectangle-shaped rock to fall down on the opponent before exploding. Creates a sandstorm for five turns.
  • Max Flutterby: Creates an army of butterfly to fly directly into the opponent before exploding. Decreases the Special Attack of the target and its allies by one stage.
  • Max Phantasm: Makes object levitate before charging at the opponent and explode into a purple-like beam. Decreases the Defense of the target and its allies by one stage.
  • Max Steelspike: Creates a bunch of metal spike in a linear position and then 2 giant steel spike to the opponent. Increases the Defense of the user and its allies by one stage.
  • Max Flare: Fires an enormous fire blast at the opponent. Creates harsh sunlight for five turns.
  • Max Geyser: Fires an enormous water blast at the opponent. Creates rain for five turns.
  • Max Overgrowth: Fires seeds that rapidly turn into mushrooms before exploding. Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns.
  • Max Lightning: Summons a giant cloud that strikes a powerful thunder at the opponent. Creates Electric Terrain for five turns.
  • Max Hailstorm: Creates a hail storm with giant ice cube to fall on the opponent. Creates hail for five turns.
  • Max Wyrmwind: Creates a giant tornado on the opponent's location for massive damage. Decreases the Attack of the target and its allies by one stage.
  • Max Darkness: Fires two giant darkness laser at the opponent before exploding on impact. Decreases the Special Defense of the target and its allies by one stage.

Other

Standard Tactics:

As noted by the Pokedéx, Caterpie will release a horrible stench from its antenna to drive away enemies. If that were to fail, Caterpie would likely make usage of its moves.

As noted by the Pokedéx, Metapod remains motionless to avoid being attacked. When attacked, Metapod hardens its shell to protect its soft innards. If truely in danger, Metapod would likely make usage of its moves.

As noted by the Pokedéx, Butterfree drives away enemies by flapping its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust. Butterfree would likely make usage of other moves should this fail.

As noted by the Pokedéx, Butterfree traps an opponent in a tornado before finishing them off with its poisonous scales. Like other Dynamax Pokémons, Butterfree will also negate stats change and abilities and create protective barriers to protect itself.

Weaknesses

Pokedéx Entries

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Pokémon Red & Green (JPN)
It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.


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Pokémon Red & Blue
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.


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Pokémon Yellow
If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.


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Pokémon Stadium
It has large, eye-like patterns on its head as protection. They are used to frighten off enemies.


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Pokémon Gold
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.


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Pokémon Silver
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.


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Pokémon Crystal
It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.


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Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Red, Silver or Crystal Inserted)
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies


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Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.


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Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.


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Pokémon Emerald
Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.


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Pokémon Fire Red
It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.


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Pokémon Leaf Green
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.


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Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.


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Pokémon HeartGold
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.


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Pokémon Soulsilver
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.


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Pokémon Black & White
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.


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Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.


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Pokémon X
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.


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Pokémon Y
Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.


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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.


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Pokémon Sun
When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.


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Pokémon Moon
It's easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.


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Pokémon Ultra Sun
Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.


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Pokémon Ultra Moon
Its body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food.


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Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee
If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.


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Pokémon Sword
For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.


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Pokémon Shield
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.


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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.

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Pokémon Red & Green (JPN)
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack.


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Pokémon Yellow
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.


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Pokémon Stadium
When it hardens, only the external shell is transformed. The inside remains tender.


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Pokémon Gold
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.


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Pokémon Silver
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.


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Pokémon Crystal
This is its pre-evolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.


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Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Red, Silver or Crystal Inserted)
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.


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Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.


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Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.


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Pokémon Emerald
Its shell is as hard as an iron slab. A Metapod does not move very much because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the shell.


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Pokémon Fire Red
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack.


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Pokémon Leaf Green
This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.


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Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.


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Pokémon HeartGold
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.


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Pokémon Soulsilver
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.


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Pokémon Black & White
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.


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Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.


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Pokémon X
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.


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Pokémon Y
This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.


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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.


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Pokémon Sun
Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn't move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.


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Pokémon Moon
Its shell is hard, but it's still just a bug shell. It's been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided.


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Pokémon Ultra Sun
Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.


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Pokémon Ultra Moon
Its hard shell doesn't crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.


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Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.


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Pokémon Sword
It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.


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Pokémon Shield
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack.


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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.

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Pokémon Red & Green (JPN)
The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.


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Pokémon Red & Blue
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.


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Pokémon Yellow
Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.


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Pokémon Stadium
Its wings are covered with poisonous dust. If you see one flapping its wings, be careful not to inhale any of the dust.


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Pokémon Gold
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.


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Pokémon Silver
Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.


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Pokémon Crystal
It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.


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Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Red, Silver or Crystal Inserted)
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.


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Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.


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Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Butterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.


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Pokémon Emerald
It has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can seek, extract, and carry honey from flowers blooming over six miles away.


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Pokémon Fire Red
The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.


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Pokémon Leaf Green
In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.


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Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.


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Pokémon HeartGold
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.


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Pokémon Soulsilver
Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.


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Pokémon Black & White
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.


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Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.


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Pokémon X
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.


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Pokémon Y
The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.


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Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Butterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.


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Pokémon Sun
Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.


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Pokémon Moon
When attacked by other Pokémon, it defends itself by scattering its poisonous scales and fluttering its wings.


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Pokémon Ultra Sun
Its wings are covered in toxic scales. If it finds bird Pokémon going after Caterpie, Butterfree sprinkles its scales on them to drive them off.


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Pokémon Ultra Moon
Nectar from pretty flowers is its favorite food. In fields of flowers, it has heated battles with Cutiefly for territory.


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Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee
Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.


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Pokémon Sword
In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.


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Pokémon Shield
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.


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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
It loves the nectar of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.

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Pokémon Sword
In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.


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Pokémon Shield
It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.


Explanations

Learned Moves through being caught

The Caterpie Line naturally cannot use the following moves on its own as wild Pokémon. However, through being caught by a trainer it opens up to all of these techniques:

Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Electroweb TM Electric Special 15 55 95% The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Name Learned Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Electroweb TM Electric Special 15 55 95% The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Iron Defense TM Steel Status 15 — — The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

Name Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Hyper Beam Normal Special 5 150 90% The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
Giga Impact Normal Physical 5 150 90% The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
Solar Beam Grass Special 10 120 100% The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
Safeguard Normal Status 25 — — The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Rest Psychic Status 10 — — The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Thief Dark Physical 25 60 100% The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Snore Normal Special 15 50 100% This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Protect Normal Status 10 — — This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Giga Drain Grass Special 10 75 100% The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Attract Normal Status 15 — 100% If the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
Rain Dance Water Status 5 — — The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Sunny Day Fire Status 5 — — The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Facade Normal Physical 20 70 100% This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Swift Normal Special 20 60 — Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
U-turn Bug Physical 20 70 100% After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Venoshock Poison Special 10 60 100% The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Round Normal Special 15 60 100% The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Acrobatics Flying Physical 15 60 100% The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Electroweb Electric Special 15 55 95% The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Draining Kiss Fairy Special 10 50 100% The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.
Air Slash Flying Special 15 75 95% The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.
Psychic Psychic Special 10 90 100% The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Substitute Normal Status 10 — — The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Endure Normal Status 10 — — The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Sleep Talk Normal Status 10 — — The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Baton Pass Normal Status 40 — — The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Shadow Ball Ghost Special 15 80 100% The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Skill Swap Psychic Status 10 — — The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Iron Defense Steel Status 15 — — The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Bug Buzz Bug Special 10 90 100% The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Energy Ball Grass Special 10 90 100% The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Hurricane Flying Special 10 110 70% The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
Pollen Puff Bug Special 15 90 100% The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.
Double Team Normal Status 15 — — The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.
Arial Ace Flying Physical 20 60 — The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Roost Flying Status 10 — — The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.
Flash Normal Status 20 — 100% The user flashes a light that lowers the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
Psych Up Normal Status 10 — — The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Dream Eater Psychic Special 15 100 100% The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Swagger Normal Status 15 — 85% The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Defog Flying Status 15 — — A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers, such as Reflect or Light Screen, and lowers their evasiveness. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.
Name Type Category Power Point Power Accuracy Effect
Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 10 40 90% The user attacks by slamming targets with its wings to deal two strikes, one after the other.

Status Effects

The following is an explanation of the various status effects of Pokémon

Status Effects
Name Effect Apperances
Burned Reduces one's physical attack and takes damage overtime from the burns. Usually caused by Fire type moves and generally lasts indefinitely unless an external item, ability like shed skin, or move like rest is used. In Generation 1, a burned Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum health. In Generation 2, a burned Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/8 of its maximum health. In Generation 8 onward, a burned Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum health. Burn status can be caused by the following moves: Beak Blast (if a Pokémon makes contact with the user of the move during the move's charging phase), Blaze Kick, Blazing Torque, Blue Flare, Burning Bulwark (If contact is made with the user of the move), Burning Jealously (If the Pokémon has increased stats during that turn), Ember, Fire Blast, Fire Fang, Fire Punch, Flame Wheel, Flamethrower, Flare Blitz, Fling (if holding a Flame Orb), Heat Wave, Ice Burn, Infernal Parade, Inferno, Matcha Gotcha, Lava Plume, Psycho Shift (If the user of the move is already inflicted with the burn status), Pyro Ball, Sacred Fire, Sandsear Storm, Scald, Scorching Sands, Searing Shot, Secret Power (when used on a volcano), Shadow Fire, Sizzly Slide, Steam Eruption, Tri Attack, and Will-O-Wisp. Most Pokémon Games
Freeze Prevents any action in battle. Usually caused by Ice type moves and generally only lasts for multiple turns, they can be thawed out early if hit by a fire move. The thaw out chance ranges from generation, in Generation 2 the thaw out chance is a 25/256 chance. In Generation 3, the thaw out chance is 20% each turn. In Pokémon Champions, the thaw out chance is 25% each turn. In Generation 1, a frozen Pokémon cannot break out unless hit by a fire-type move that can inflict burn or if an opponent uses the move Haze. Frozen status can be caused by the moves: Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Freezing Glare, Ice Beam, Ice Fang, Ice Punch, Powder Snow, Secret Power (when used in snow or ice weather), Shadow Chill, or Tri Attack. Most Pokémon Games
Frostbite In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the freeze status conditions is replcaaed with frostbite. Frostbite has the Pokémon lose 1/16 of their maximum health every turn and reduces damage dealt by a frostbitten Pokémon's special moves. Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Paralysis Has a chance of preventing any action in battle and lowers speed stat. Usually caused by Electric type skills, it lasts indefinitely without external help, any ability like shed skin, or a move like rest. In later games, attacking a shocked enemy is guaranteed to cause a critical hit. Paralysis in general has a 25% chance of having a Pokémon be unable to attack asides from Pokémon Champions. In Generation 1, paralysis reduces a Pokemon's speed by 75% rounded down due to a stats modification glitch (along with this, using moves like agility would return the dropped speed to normal and double it and the speed drop would stay even after being cured of Paralysis using an item or through Rest). In Generation 2, the irregularities are fixed. In Generations 7 and 8 the paralysis reduces the Pokémon's speed by 50%. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the paralysis is changed to reduce the affected Pokémon's movement speed during battle. In Pokémon Champions, paralyzed Pokémon have a 12.5% chance to be fully paralyzed. The ability to paralyze can be done by the following moves: Body Slam, Bolt Strike, Bounce, Buzzy Buzz, Combat Torque, Dire Claw, Discharge, Dragon Breath, Fling (if holding a Light Ball), Force Palm, Freeze Shock, G-Max Befuddle, G-Max Stun Shock, G-Max Volt Crash, Glare, Lick, Nuzzle, Psycho Shift (if user of the attack is already paralyzed), Secret Power (When used on plain terrain, building floors, link battles, Sky Battles, Distortion World, or Electric Terrain is in effect), Shadow Bolt, Spark, Splishy Splash, Stoked Sparksurfer, Stun Spore, Thunder, Thunder Fang, Thunder Punch, Thunder Shock, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Tri Attack, Volt Tackle, Wildbolt Storm, and Zap Cannon. Most Pokémon Games
Poison Depletes health at the end of each turn, often persisting on the field. In Generation 1 a poisoned Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/16 of their maximum health at the end of every turn. A badly poisoned Pokémon still takes 1/16 of their maximum health at first, however the damage increases by 1/16 each time it takes poison damage. In Generation 2, the damage is lowered to 1/8 of its maximum damage and poison damage taken by a badly poisoned Pokémon doesn't interact with other types of recurrent damage. From Generation 1 to 4 all poisoned Pokémon in a trainer's party loses 1 HP for every four steps taken (in FireRed and LeafGreen it's instead every five steps). In Generation 1 to 3, the poison Pokémon will take poison damage until they faint. In Generation 4, a poisoned Pokémon's HP will be brought to 1 and then they will cure themself of poison. In Generation 5 to 8 poisoned Pokémon no longer take poison damage outside of battle. In Legends: Z-A, poisoned Pokémon take damage whil it is outside its Poké Ball. The moves that inflict poison are as follows: Baneful Bunker (If Pokémon makes contact with the user of the move), Barb Barrage, Cross Poison, Dire Claw, Fling (if holding Poison Barb), G-Max Befuddle, G-Max Malodor, G-Max Stun Shock, Gunk Shot, Mortal Spin, Noxious Toruqe, Poison Gas, Poison Jab, Poison Powder, Poison Sting, Poison Tail, Psychco Shift (if the user of the move is poisoned), Secret Power (When used in tall grass), Shell Side Arm, Sludge, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Smog, Toxic Spikes, Toxic Thread, and twineedle. Most Pokémon Games
Confusion Confused Pokémon become indecisive and may either attack a random enemy or attack themself. In Generations 1-6 it was a 50% chance of the Pokémon hurting itself in confusion. In Generation 7 and onwards, it was a 33% chance of the Pokémon hurting itself in confusion. In Legends: Z-A, confusion causes the Pokémon to move sporadically. The following moves cause confusion: Axe Kick, Chatter, Confuse Ray, Confusion, Dizzy Punch, Dynamic Punch, Flatter, G-Max Gold Rush, G-Max Smite, Hurricane, Magical Torque, Psybeam, Rock Climb, Secret Power (only when used on a rocky surface), Shadow Panic, Signal Beam, Strange Steam, Supersonic, Swagger, Sweet Kiss, Teeter Dance, and Water Pulse. Most Pokémon Games
Infatuation Infatuated Pokémon have a chance of not attacking the Pokémon they're infatuated with. There is a 50% chance of the move failing due to infatuation. The following moves cause infatuation: Attract and G-Max Cuddle. Most Pokémon Games
Flinch The Pokémon flinches from an attack, costing them their turn. Only Pokémon with abilites like inner focus will prevent flinching. The following moves cause flinch: Air Slash, Astonish, Bite, Bone Club, Dark Pulse, Double Iron Bash, Dragon Rush, Extrasensory, Fake Out, Fiery Wrath, Fire Fang, Fling (only if King's Rock or or Razor Fang is held), Floaty Fall, Headbutt, Heart Stamp, Hyper Fang, Ice Fang, Icicle Crash, Iron Head, Low Kick, Mountain Gale, Needle Arm, Rock Slide, Rolling Kick, Secret Power (only in caves, rocky terrain, burial grounds, or in space), Sky Attack, Snore (Only if asleep), Steamroller, Stomp, Thunder Fang, Triple Arrows, Twister, Upper Hand, Waterfall, Zen Headbutt, and Zing Zap. Most Pokémon Games
Sleep Prevents any action in battle. The Pokémon is asleep and will normally take some turns to wake up. In Generation 1, sleep lasts for 1-7 turns, with a 1/4 chance to wake up turn 1 and a 1/8 chance to wake up in 2-6 turns. In Generation 2 sleep lasts 2-8 turns, the Pokémon has a 1/4 chance oto wake up in 2 turns or 5 turns and a 1/8 chanc eot wake up in 3 turns, 4 turns, 6 turns, or 7 turns. In Generation 3 sleep lasts 2-5 turns. In Generation 5, sleep now lasts 2-4 turns. In Pokémon Champions, sleep now lasts 2-3 turns. The following moves cause sleep: Dark Void, Dire Claw, G-Max Befuddle, G-Max Snooze, Grass Whistle, Hypnosis, Lovely Kiss, Psycho Shift (if user is asleep), Relic Song, Rest, Secret Power (only in long grass, tall grass, or grassy terrain being in affect), Sing, Sleep Powder, Spore, Wicked Torque, and Yawn. Most Pokémon Games
Drowsy The replacement for the sleep status in the Legends games. It has a chance of the afflicted Pokémon being unable to move along with taking increased damage from attacks. Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Fainted Can no longer participate in battle. In most games, if the all Pokémon faint, the trainer whites out and returns back to their last save with some of their money gone. Can only be recovered with revives, healing at a bed or Pokémon Center, or through specific moves. Most Pokémon Games
Wrap Prevents any action from a unit until the wrap ends. Pokémon Generation 1
  • Caterpie's art render from Pokémon Red & Green
    Caterpie's art render from Pokémon Red & Green
  • Caterpie's art render from Pokémon Red & Blue
    Caterpie's art render from Pokémon Red & Blue
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    Caterpie's gen 1 sprite
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    Caterpie's gen 2 sprite
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    Caterpie's gen 3 sprite
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    Caterpie's gen 5 sprite
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    Caterpie's gen 6 sprite
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    Caterpie's gen 7 sprite
  • Caterpie's Pokémon Home Render
    Caterpie's Pokémon Home Render
  • Caterpie's Pokémon Stadium model
    Caterpie's Pokémon Stadium model
  • Caterpie's model from New Pokémon Snap
    Caterpie's model from New Pokémon Snap
  • Caterpie's sprite from Pokémon Sleep
    Caterpie's sprite from Pokémon Sleep
  • Caterpie's sprite from Pokémon Smile
    Caterpie's sprite from Pokémon Smile
  • Caterpie's model from Pokémon Go
    Caterpie's model from Pokémon Go
  • Caterpie's model from Pokémon Go for Pokémon GO Fest 2026
    Caterpie's model from Pokémon Go for Pokémon GO Fest 2026
  • Caterpie's sprite from Pokémon Pinball
    Caterpie's sprite from Pokémon Pinball
  • Caterpie's art for Pokémon's 30th anniversary
    Caterpie's art for Pokémon's 30th anniversary
  • Metapod's render art from Pokémon Red & Green
    Metapod's render art from Pokémon Red & Green
  • Metapod's render art from Pokémon Red & Blue
    Metapod's render art from Pokémon Red & Blue
  • Metapod's gen 1 sprite
    Metapod's gen 1 sprite
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    Metapod's gen 2 sprite
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    Metapod's gen 6 sprite
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    Metapod's gen 7 sprite
  • Metapod's Pokémon Home Render
    Metapod's Pokémon Home Render
  • Metapod's Pokémon Stadium model
    Metapod's Pokémon Stadium model
  • Metapod's model from New Pokémon Snap
    Metapod's model from New Pokémon Snap
  • Metapod's sprite from Pokémon Sleep
    Metapod's sprite from Pokémon Sleep
  • Metapod's sprite from Pokémon Smile
    Metapod's sprite from Pokémon Smile
  • Metapod's model from Pokémon Go
    Metapod's model from Pokémon Go
  • Metapod's art for Pokémon's 30th anniversary
    Metapod's art for Pokémon's 30th anniversary
  • Butterfree's render art from Pokémon Red & Green
    Butterfree's render art from Pokémon Red & Green
  • Butterfree's render art from Pokémon Red & Blue
    Butterfree's render art from Pokémon Red & Blue
  • Butterfree's gen 1 sprite
    Butterfree's gen 1 sprite
  • Butterfree's gen 2 sprite
    Butterfree's gen 2 sprite
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    Butterfree's gen 3 sprite
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    Butterfree's gen 4 sprite
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    Butterfree's gen 5 sprite
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    Butterfree's gen 6 sprite
  • Butterfree's gen 7 sprite
    Butterfree's gen 7 sprite
  • Butterfree's Pokémon Home Render
    Butterfree's Pokémon Home Render
  • Butterfree's Pokémon Stadium model
    Butterfree's Pokémon Stadium model
  • Butterfree's sprite from Pokémon Sleep
    Butterfree's sprite from Pokémon Sleep
  • Butterfree's sprite from Pokémon Smile
    Butterfree's sprite from Pokémon Smile
  • Butterfree's model from Pokémon Go
    Butterfree's model from Pokémon Go
  • Butterfree's model from Pokémon Go for Fashion Week
    Butterfree's model from Pokémon Go for Fashion Week
  • Butterfree's art for Pokémon's 30th anniversary
    Butterfree's art for Pokémon's 30th anniversary
  • Gigantamax Butterfree's art for Pokémon's 30th anniversary
    Gigantamax Butterfree's art for Pokémon's 30th anniversary

Codex Statistics Questions

Q: Shouldn't at least late game Pokémon get Faster Than Light due to being able to dodge solar beam?

A: Solar beam is absorbing light and then shooting out a blast, it is not a light speed attack but an energy blast that absorbs light energy. On top of this, Pokémon cannot dodge this move without lowering the opponents accuracy or raising their own speed. Dazzling Gleam is a flash of light that is also 100% accuracy. Flash which is a literal flash of light is 100% accuracy. So it's clear light speed attacks are generally unmissable unless their accuracy drop or a character ups their speed to make it harder to tag them. Further examples of them not being this speed, Dragonite is pretty consistently stated in its pokedex as an impressive speed feat for it to circle the globe in 16 hours, and Garchomp is treated as impressive for being able to keep up with planes and fly at sonic speeds.

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References

  1. ↑ Pokémon Move Attract
  2. ↑ Caterpie Pokémon Gold Pokedéx Entry
  3. ↑ Metapod Pokémon Crystal Pokedéx Entry
  4. ↑ Butterfree Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokedéx Entry
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Pokémon Yellow Intro
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Pokémon Legends Arceus
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Pokémon Fire Red
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Pokémon Legends: Z-A
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Pokémon Emerald
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Pokémon Crystal
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
  12. ↑ Pokémon Legends: Z-A Rogue Mega Evolution Battle
  13. ↑ Pokémon Sword & Shield Max Raid Battle
  14. ↑ Pokémon Moon Cutscene - Tapu Koko saves the Player and Nebby
  15. ↑ Pokémon Crystal Olivine Tower
  16. ↑ Pokémon Ruby Metapod Pokedéx Entry
  17. ↑ Pokémon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Metapod Pokedéx Entry
  18. ↑ Pokémon Ultra Moon Metapod Pokedéx Entry
  19. ↑ Pokémon Gold Chuck Battle
  20. ↑ Hey You, Pikachu!
  21. ↑ Pokémon Channel
  22. ↑ Pokémon Café ReMix
  23. ↑ Timburr Pokedéx Entry Pokémon White
  24. ↑ Pokémon Sun & Moon SOS Encounters
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Pokémon Move: Struggle
  26. ↑ Pokémon Legends Z-A
  27. ↑ Pokémon Lucario Pokedéx Entires
  28. ↑ Pokémon Masters Sabrina and Olympia Conversations
  29. ↑ Pokémon Legends Arceus Pokedex Entry "It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things."
  30. ↑ Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Naranja Academy Types and Moves I "You may be familiar with Pokémon that are Grass, Fire, or Water type. There are eighteen such types in all, and every Pokémon species has at least one type-some have two. When Pokémon use a move that is the same type as they are, that move's power is increased by 50 percent. For Pokémon that have two types, moves of either type will receive this increase."
  31. ↑ Pokémon Move Spike
  32. ↑ Pokémon Lets Go Pikachu Lets go Eevee
  33. ↑ Pokémon Go Look forward to autumn-themed Pokémon, Berry bonuses, and Deerling coming as the seasons change! "Pokémon can sense when the seasons change! You can expect to see the following Pokémon appearing more often in the wild: Oddish, Vulpix, Bayleef, Hoothoot, Sudowoodo, Yanma, Pineco, Zigzagoon, Seedot, Shroomish, Plant Cloak Burmy, and Foongus."
  34. ↑ Pokémon Move: Swagger
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Agitated Pokémon Tutorial
  36. ↑ Pokémon Legends Arceus Intro Segment
  37. ↑ Pokémon Move: Sheer Cold
  38. ↑ Pokémon Move Will O Wisp
  39. ↑ Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Naranja Academy Status Conditions and Catching Pokémon "Dealing damage to a wild Pokémon makes it easier to catch in a Poké Ball, and inflicting status conditions on the Pokémon can make it easier still."
  40. ↑ Pokémon X & Y Snowbelle City Top-Left Most House
  41. ↑ Pokémon Move: Gastro Acid
  42. ↑ Pokémon Ranger Intro Capture
  43. ↑ Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs Dolce Island Ukulele Pichu Battle
  44. ↑ Pokémon Move: Spirit Break
  45. ↑ Pokkén Tournament: Chandelure Final Flicker
  46. ↑ Pokémon Move: Spacial Rend
  47. ↑ Pokémon Move: Roar of Time
  48. ↑ Pokkén Tournament Gardevoir Burst Attacks
  49. ↑ Pokémon Gardevoir Pokedéx Entries
  50. ↑ 50.0 50.1 50.2 50.3 50.4 Pokémon Platinum Distortion World
  51. ↑ Pokémon Creators on Platinum Giratina Reverse World "IGN: What was the inspiration for the new concepts in Pokémon Platinum? Do you think the process for coming up with new concepts has changed since the first Pokémon games were developed?
    Junichi Masuda: We created Platinum with a new method of determining the game's direction that was based on the image of one Pokémon - Giratina. When I imagined Giratina, the idea of a "reversed world" came to my mind. I thought of concepts such as "E=mc2" and matter and antimatter. There is no top or bottom, no left or right. We increased the number of developers for Diamond and Pearl, so we wanted to clarify the game concepts for the team before we started the project Its better to hammer out the overall vision of the game first, and then all the team members will work towards that vision by throwing out ideas. The concept of "ultimate" was what we started out with for this title."
  52. ↑ Pokémon Silver Caterpie Pokedéx Entry
  53. ↑ Pokémon Gold Caterpie Pokedéx Entry
  54. ↑ Pokémon Fire Red Caterpie Pokedéx Entry
  55. ↑ Pokémon Moon Caterpie Pokedéx Entry
  56. ↑ Pokémon Omega Ruby Caterpie Pokedéx Entry
  57. ↑ Pokémon Crystal Caterpie Pokedéx Entry
  58. ↑ Pokémon Stadium Caterpie Pokedéx Entry
  59. ↑ 59.00 59.01 59.02 59.03 59.04 59.05 59.06 59.07 59.08 59.09 59.10 59.11 59.12 59.13 59.14 59.15 59.16 59.17 59.18 59.19 59.20 59.21 59.22 59.23 59.24 59.25 59.26 59.27 59.28 59.29 59.30 59.31 59.32 59.33 59.34 59.35 59.36 59.37 59.38 59.39 59.40 59.41 59.42 59.43 59.44 59.45 59.46 59.47 59.48 59.49 59.50 59.51 59.52 59.53 59.54 59.55 59.56 59.57 59.58 59.59 59.60 59.61 59.62 59.63 59.64 59.65 59.66 59.67 59.68 59.69 59.70 59.71 59.72 59.73 59.74 59.75 59.76 59.77 59.78 59.79 59.80 59.81 59.82 59.83 59.84 59.85 59.86 59.87 Pokémon Sword And Shield Gigantamax
  60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 60.2 60.3 Pokémon Sword And Shield Gigantamax Battles
  61. ↑ New Pokémon Snap: Dangling Metapod Request
  62. ↑ Pokémon Sleep Metapod Pokedéx Entry
  63. ↑ 63.0 63.1 Pokémon Silver Butterfree Pokedéx Entry
  64. ↑ Pokémon Crystal Butterfree Pokedéx Entry
  65. ↑ Pokémon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Butterfree Pokedéx Entry
  66. ↑ Pokémon Red/Blue Butterfree Pokedéx Entry
  67. ↑ 67.0 67.1 Pokémon Shield Gigantamax Butterfree Pokedéx Entry
  68. ↑ Pokémon Sword Gigantamax Butterfree Pokedéx Entry
  69. ↑ Pokémon Move: Swagger
  70. ↑ 70.0 70.1 Pokémon Yellow Pokémon Tower Without Silph Scope
  71. ↑ Pokémon Ruby Route 116 Trainer Tip Sign
  72. ↑ Pokémon Sun Metapod Pokedéx Entry

Versus Threads

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  • Mr. Satan - Thread
    • Rules: A regular Caterpie was being used. Caterpie had its Shield Dust ability. Speed was equalized. The battle was in the Cell Games Arena. Standard Battle Assumptions.
    • Overall Consensus: Caterpie seemed to be overall stronger and could overwhelm Mr. Satan with statistics reducing moves and the high likliehood of Mr. Satan underestimating Caterpie.


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