#0010
— Worm Pokémon
Caterpie
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Caterpie is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 195 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 45) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Shield Dust ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Caterpie. Build around what Caterpie actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Caterpie is a Bug-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Caterpie is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Caterpie has no type immunities.
To counter Caterpie in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Caterpie's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
