Caterpie Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

45

Attack

30

Defense

35

Sp. Atk

20

Sp. Def

20

Speed

45

Total

195

Evolution

1. Caterpie
2. →
   Metapod
3. →
   Butterfree

Best counters to Caterpie

• Ho-OhHits for 2×
• HeatranHits for 2×
• Galarian ZapdosHits for 2×
• MoltresHits for 2×
• EnamorusHits for 2×
• Therian EnamorusHits for 2×

Other Bug Pokémon

• Metapod
• Pinsir
• Pineco
• Wurmple
• Silcoon
• Cascoon
• Volbeat
• Illumise
• Kricketot
• Kricketune
• Burmy
• Karrablast

Frequently asked questions

What is Caterpie weak to?

As a Bug type, Caterpie takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.

What is Caterpie resistant to?

Caterpie resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.

What are the best counters to Caterpie?

Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Caterpie with super-effective attacks.