#010 · Pokémon Mirror Gold · changed in this game
Caterpie
BugShield Dust
In Mirror Gold: First found in National Park Bug Catching Contest (Grass (Hoenn Sound)), and in 2 more areas. Its type (Bug) is the same as in the official games. Base stats total 205, up from 195; only Attack changed (30 → 40). Abilities: it loses Run Away. It learns no level-up move that Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver doesn't, but 1 comes at a different level.
Level-up moves 3
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | String Shot Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Bug | Stat | — | 95 | 40 |
| 9 | Bug Bite If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 1
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM140 | Bug Bite Celadon Department Store 3F | Bug | 60 |
Where to find Caterpie
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Bug Catching Contest | Grass (Hoenn Sound) | ||
| National Park Bug Catching Contest | Grass (Sinnoh Sound) | ||
| Route 29 | Grass (Morning / Day) | 3-4 | |
| Route 31 | Grass (Day) | 4-5 | |
| Route 31 | Grass (swarm) |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Metapod — at level 16
- Tutor moves: Bug Bite, Electroweb, Snore, String Shot