Caterpie (キャタピー, Kyatapī^?) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise. In all aspects of the franchise, Caterpie, as with all other Pokémon, are used to battle both wild, untamed Pokémon and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[2] Image File history File links Caterpie. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Blastoise , Kamex in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... Raichu ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is a change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Click here for Computer worm For other uses, see Worm (disambiguation). ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Shiny Pokémon be merged into this article or section. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... It has been suggested that Shiny Pokémon be merged into this article or section. ... Since Pokémon Crystal, trainers in the video games can be male or female. ...

Caterpie’s name is derived from the word caterpillar.^[3] The name Caterpie refers to the species as a whole, as well as to individual specimens in the games, anime, manga, trading cards, and other media. In the beta versions of Red/Blue, it was called Butterpie [1] Caterpillar of the Emperor Gum Moth A caterpillar is the larval form of a lepidopteran (a member of the insect order comprised of butterflies and moths). ...

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Caterpie is a relatively weak Pokémon, but like many real caterpillars it employs biological adaptations to help it survive. Its green coloring allows it to hide easily in foliage, and the eye patterns on its head serve to scare away predators. That failing, it can release a sticky, smelly liquid from the feeler on its head, as those foolish enough to touch this antenna learn the hard way. It evolves into a Metapod then into a Butterfree. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Butterfree ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ...

Its short feet end in suction cups that allow it to easily climb on any surface, no matter how steep. It uses these to climb trees and satisfy its voracious appetite, even feeding on leaves larger than its own body. When it has eaten enough to fuel its growth, it sheds its skin, covers itself in silk, and becomes a Cocoon Pokémon, Metapod. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

The design of Caterpie closely parallels the appearance of the Tersa Sphinx caterpillar, as well as the Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar. The Tersa Sphinx moth (Xylophanes tersa) is known for its distinctive larval form, caterpillars said to resemble the Sphinx in their resting position. ... Binomial name Papilio troilus Linnaeus, 1775 Categories: Stub | Papilio ...

Caterpie serves as the main prey of Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Spearow, and Taillow. Pidgey Poppo in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ... Pidgeotto , Pigeon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Spearow ) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise, listed as #21 in the National Pokédex. ... Taillow Subame in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

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Caterpie are featured in the Pokémon video game series. Originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages, the games have sold over 143 million copies worldwide.^[4] Pokemon logo This article deals with the video games. ...

Caterpie are one of the first few Pokémon found in several Pokémon video games, and, just as real caterpillars are the fastest-growing animals in our world, caterpillar-like Pokémon evolve into their secondary and final forms faster than any others. Evolution in the Pokémon universe is a type of metamorphic change, usually caused by gaining experience in battle. A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is a change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... A cicada in the process of shedding. ...

Caterpie are found in the Viridian Forest in Kanto, and in the Ilex Forest in Johto. This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Johto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ...

As a Bug type, Caterpie are vulnerable to Fire, Flying and Rock types and are resistant to Grass, Ground and Fighting types. In Pokémon Red and Blue, they are vulnerable to Poison types. // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ...

All Pokémon have specific statistical ratings of the qualities, such as power, speed, and vitality, which help them in battles. All ratings can be improved by certain costly items available in the game.^[5] Caterpie's statistics are low, and they do not learn any new attacks before they evolve into Metapod upon reaching level 7. A statistic or stat, in role-playing games, is a piece of data which represents a particular aspect of a fictional character. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

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The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games (excepting Pokémon Yellow^[6]) follow. The anime features the quest of Ash Ketchum,^[7] a young Pokémon trainer, as he and several other companions travel around the world with their Pokémon partners. Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – April 20, 2007/June 4, 2007 – No. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Film is a term that encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of film as an art form, and the motion picture industry. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ...

In the anime, Caterpie was the very first Pokémon Ash Ketchum captured - probably through beginner’s (dumb) luck, as he didn’t even bother to weaken it in battle first. He soon sent it out in an attempt to capture a Pidgeotto, but it was badly beaten because of its type disadvantage. Later, despite its weakened state, it helped Ash to defeat Team Rocket using String Shot, and evolved into a Metapod - faster than any known specimen, according to Dexter (the A.I. of Ash’s Pokédex). Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... Pidgeotto , Pigeon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Team Rocket ) is a fictional syndicate in the metaseries Pokémon. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

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Caterpie in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

In the Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! manga, which loosely parallels the storyline of the anime, Ash caught a Caterpie when it let its guard down. After battling Brock, they were having lunch with Misty (during which Pidgeotto eyed Caterpie hungrily), and it evolved into Metapod. In Pokémon Adventures, a Caterpie was the first Pokémon that Yellow captured on her own (albeit with instruction from Blue). At first, she had no idea how she was supposed to go about capturing it, since she hates to use Pokémon for battle, but she prevailed in the end and nicknamed it Kitty. As with all her Pokémon, she became close to Kitty, considering it her friend, and was reluctant to let it evolve. Image File history File links Caterpie_tcg. ... Image File history File links Caterpie_tcg. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... This article is about Yellow, a character in Pokémon Adventures/Special. ... Blue, known as Green ) in the Japanese versions and FireRed and LeafGreen, is a name used to refer to two related, but distinct, fictional characters in the Pokémon franchise, both of them the antagonists of the media in which they appear. ...

Caterpie has not had a particularly extensive career in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, appearing only in the Base Set (and Base Set 2 plus the Legendary Collection), Neo Discovery, Expedition, and EX FireRed & LeafGreen. This article is about the card game. ...

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Notes

1. ^ Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire. Retrieved on 2006-02-28.
2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007.
3. ^ Canabridge Encyclopedia. dragonflycave.com. Retrieved on July 29, 2006.
4. ^ "The Ultimate Game Freak: Interview with Satoshi Tajiri", TimeAsia.com URL Accessed July 12, 2006 (Waybacked).
5. ^ List of Power-up Items, IGN.com.
6. ^ Pokémon Yellow Critical Review Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007
7. ^ Pokémon anime overview Psypokes.com. URL Accessed May 25, 2006.

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4

Manga volumes

• Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1-56931-378-4
• Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 4: The Yellow Caballero: A Trainer in Yellow. VIZ Media LLC, January 9 2002. ISBN 1-56931-710-0
• Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 5: The Yellow Caballero: Making Waves. VIZ Media LLC, April 2002. ISBN 1-59116-027-8
• Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1-56931-851-4

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Caterpie at Bulbapedia, a Pokémon-centric wiki
• Caterpie’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke Pokédex entry
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Caterpie Previously hosted by Wikibooks