Stats
Base stat total: 195 · In-game HP, attack and speed are derived from the base stats.
Why D tier
- Low damage multiplier (×0.86)
- 3 evolvable own-type moves incl. Bug Buzz & String Shot
How to get
★ Common · Easy
Common in the Kanto banner (45% per pull for the rarity, ~78 pulls for this one). Kanto banner →
Caterpie moves (11)
On level-up you are offered moves from Caterpie's own types plus the Normal pool. You can hold 4 at once; each one evolves at max level if you have taken the stat card it asks for.
| Move | Type | Kind | Effect | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bitestart | Bug | Melee | A quick bite in a short arc. | X-Scissorneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| String Shot | Bug | Mines | Leaves webs on the ground that trap and greatly slow whoever steps on them. | Sticky Webneeds Reflexes · ×1.8 damage, +2 mines and a bigger blast |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | Aura | A constant vibration that pounds everything nearby. | Swarmneeds Synthesis · ×1.8 damage and 35% more radius |
| Tackle | Normal | Melee | Charges in an arc at everything in front of you. | Take Downneeds Vigor · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Dash | You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way. | Extreme Speedneeds Sprint · ×1.9 damage, more distance and less cooldown |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds ATTACK while active. | — |
| Agility | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active. | — |
| Harden | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active. | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | Melee | A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal. | Giga Impactneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Burst | A sound wave that spreads in every direction. | Uproarneeds Reflexes · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| Substitute | Normal | Turret | A decoy that stays behind shooting for you. | Double Teamneeds Armor · ×1.8 damage, +1 at a time and fires faster |
Type matchups
Weak to: Fire ×1.6 Flying ×1.6 Rock ×1.6
Resists: Grass ×0.6 Fighting ×0.6 Ground ×0.6
Weather
Boosted in: None
Hurt by: Sandstorm, Snowfall
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caterpie good in PokéSurvivor?
Caterpie is D tier, ranked #937 of 966 partners. Low damage multiplier (×0.86). 3 evolvable own-type moves incl. Bug Buzz & String Shot.
How do I get Caterpie?
Common in the Kanto banner (45% per pull for the rarity, ~78 pulls for this one). Gacha tickets are earned by playing; they cannot be bought.
What moves can Caterpie learn?
Caterpie can be offered 11 moves on level-up: every Bug-type move plus the Normal pool. It starts with Bug Bite.
What is Caterpie weak to?
Fire (×1.6), Flying (×1.6), Rock (×1.6).
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