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Bug Catcher Anthony fields 2 Pokémon between level 7 and level 8 in Viridian Forest.
Fought at Viridian Forest.
This is around Pallet Town to Pewter City — Lv. 14 cap in the story — that page lists everything you can have caught by this point.
Types on this team: Bug ×2
| Pokémon | Ability & item | Moves | Base stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Caterpie Lv 7 Bug | Ability Shield Dust | Tackle String Shot | HP45Attack30Defense35Sp. Atk20Sp. Def20Speed45Total195 |
| Caterpie Lv 8 Bug | Ability Shield Dust | Tackle String Shot | HP45Attack30Defense35Sp. Atk20Sp. Def20Speed45Total195 |
How to beat this team
Shared weaknesses. Fire hits 2 of 2, Flying hits 2 of 2, Rock hits 2 of 2.
Level to be ready for. Lv 8 — Caterpie, the highest on the team.
Fire Pokémon you can have caught by this point. From this guide’s own encounter tables, by Pallet Town to Pewter City — Lv. 14 cap:
- Vulpix — Route 2, Lv 4