Caterpie Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Caterpie in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Caterpie
Caterpie is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 120.000 DPS.
Caterpie can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Caterpie is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Caterpie resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Caterpie is Mega Blaziken (120.000 DPS), Blacephalon (118.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (116.526 DPS).
Catching Caterpie: After defeating Caterpie, the catch encounter will have a CP between 225 and 256 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 280-318 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Caterpie from raids will have exactly 256 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Caterpie?
The best counter for Caterpie is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 120.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (118.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (116.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Caterpie?
Caterpie can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Caterpie weak to?
Caterpie is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Caterpie be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Caterpie's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Caterpie from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Caterpie from raids will have 256 CP at level 20, or 318 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 225. If you see 256 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Caterpie worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Caterpie is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Caterpie?
For the best moveset for Caterpie itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Caterpie stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Caterpie without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Caterpie can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (118.889 DPS) and Reshiram (102.071 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Caterpie in raids?
Weather boost information for Caterpie is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.