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Pokémon #010 in the National Pokédex, a Bug type Pokémon.
Caterpie is a Pokémon that resembles a green caterpillar. There yellow ring-shaped markings down the sides of its body, which resemble its large yellow eyes. Its most notable characteristic is the bright red antenna (osmeterium) on its head, which releases a stench to repel predators. This structure and the large eye-shaped markings help to startle predators. Its feet are tipped with suction cups, permitting this Pokémon to scale most surfaces with minimal effort.
Evolves into Metapod, then Butterfree.
Japanese name: Caterpie
Prior Pokémon: Blastoise
Next Pokémon: Metapod
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