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Caterpie
Pokémon series character
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National Pokédex
Blastoise - Caterpie (#10) - Metapod
First gamePokémon Red and Blue

Caterpie (キャタピー, Kyatapī), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Caterpie first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and subsequent sequels. They have later appeared in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. Caterpie is voiced by Rikako Aikawa in Japanese and English.[citation needed]

Design and characteristics edit

Caterpie, known as the "worm" Pokémon,[1] was designed by Ken Sugimori.[2] Satoshi Tajiri, creator of the series, took heavy inspiration from his childhood hobby of insect collection in creating the various Pokémon species.[3] Caterpie was based on the design of a caterpillar, specifically the caterpillar of the Swallowtail butterfly.[4] Caterpie's name is derived from the word caterpillar as well.[5]

Caterpie has green skin with a yellow underbelly, yellow spots, and large red antenna protruding from its forehead.[6] Their green bodies are useful for camouflage in foliage,[7] their eyes are patterned to scare away predators,[8] their suction-cup feet allow them to climb any surface,[9] and the osmeterium on their heads can project a horrid stench to repel predators.[10] Caterpie is the smallest of all the original Pokémon.[11] Caterpie grows in size by shedding its skin.[1] Eventually, Caterpie evolves into Metapod, and then Butterfree.[12] It can only ever learn two attacks, Tackle and String Shot, and is severely limited in ability until it evolves.[6] Though, with the release of Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, it became capable of also learning Snore, String Shot, and Bug Bite.

Appearances edit

In video games edit

Caterpie can be found in areas in Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Caterpie is rescued in the first mission of the game. It is too young to be of any help to the rescue team but remains a strong fan throughout the game, even in its darkest hour.[13]

In anime edit

In the anime, Caterpie was the first wild Pokémon Ash caught. Remarkably, he caught it without a Pokémon battle, which Misty attributed to Caterpie's weakness. Caterpie was quite fond of Misty, but, much to Caterpie's misfortune, she wanted nothing to do with it because it was a Bug-type Pokémon, which she feared. The night after it was captured, Caterpie and Ash's Pikachu talked to each other, and Caterpie revealed its desire to evolve into a Butterfree. It fell asleep next to Misty who, in the morning, then hurt its feelings by reinstating her irrational fear of bugs. Caterpie was the first Pokémon Ash sent out against the next Pokémon he tried to capture, Pidgeotto. With a large disadvantage against the Flying-type Pokémon, it was beaten severely. Despite this, when Team Rocket appeared to attempt to steal Pikachu, Ash sent out his weakened Caterpie against them, taking down both James's Koffing and Jessie's Ekans by itself using String Shot and Tackle, evolving into Metapod.[14]

In printed adaptations edit

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Caterpie's first appearance is a cameo as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Yellow had a Caterpie named Kitty, which she did not want to evolve. However, in the battle against Lance, she did not have her Pokédex, which she needed to stop her Pokémon from evolving, and so Caterpie evolved into Metapod and then into Butterfree right afterwards.

Cultural impact edit

Merchandising and promotion edit

Caterpie was featured on a postage stamp series in Great Britain.[15] Caterpie was part of a series of plastic toys released of the original Pokémon.[16]

Critical reception edit

IGN expressed sympathy for Caterpie, in that most players catch the Pokémon early on in the game, but inevitably discard him in favor of other, more powerful characters.[6] However, they acknowledged Caterpie's practical uselessness, calling it "unbelievably pathetic" and warning, "Caterpie stinks; never, ever use him."[6] IGN further likened the Pokémon to an "oversized tomato-horn-worm-lookin' thing" that deserved very little respect.[6] The same reviewer expressed the belief that the game designers worked to ensure that Caterpie would "always suck beyond a shadow of a doubt",[17] and called it the second worst Pokémon in the game.[18]

Another commentator at IGN called Caterpie adorable, but basically worthless as well,[5] calling it "lame".[19] They claimed that Caterpillar simply "doesn't cut it", with the only purpose in catching it being to evolve it into a stronger form.[5] IGN also praised the Pokémon's name, saying that, though it is pronounced differently than it is spelled, the -pie suffix only serves to add to the creature's cuteness.[5] The Hindu, on the other hand, called Caterpie's name "crazy".[20] Caterpie was also called a "low-level misfit."[21]

GamesRadar theorized that much of Caterpie's popularity stemmed from its central appearances in the Pokémon anime's first season. However, they themselves claimed to be tired of Caterpie, and the work it took to use it effectively.[22] CNET called Caterpie and its attacks "frustratingly ineffective".[23]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Silvestri, Cris (2008). Pokemon Ultimate Handbook. New York City: Scholastic Corporation. p. 35. ISBN 0545078865. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  2. ^ Stuart Bishop (2003-05-30). "Game Freak on Pokémon!". CVG. Archived from the original on 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  3. ^ Larimer, Tim (22 November 1999). "The Ultimate Game Freak". Time. 154 (20). New York City: Time Inc. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
  4. ^ Coogan, Carl (28 July 2008). "Backyard Naturalist". Times Union. New York: Hearst Corporation. p. C2. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d "#010 Caterpie". IGN. News Corporation. 4 January 2001. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Pokemon of the Day: Caterpie (#10)". IGN. News Corporation. 18 February 2003. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  7. ^ Pokédex: It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body. Game Freak (2001-07-29). Pokémon Crystal (Game Boy Color). Nintendo.
  8. ^ Pokédex: It has large, eye-like patterns on its head as protection. They are used to frighten off enemies. Game Freak (2000-03-06). Pokémon Stadium (Nintendo 64). Nintendo.
  9. ^ Pokédex: Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. Game Freak (1998-09-30). Pokémon Red and Blue (Game Boy). Nintendo.
  10. ^ Pokédex: For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. Game Freak (2000-10-15). Pokémon Gold (Game Boy). Nintendo.
  11. ^ Lipperini, Loredana (2000). Generazione Pókemon (in Italian). Castelvecch. p. 222. ISBN 8882102491. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  12. ^ Nilsen, Alleen Pace (October 2000). "Pokémon as Interactive Literature". Semiotic Review of Books. 11 (2). Thunder Bay: Lakehead University: 2. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Chunsoft (November 17, 2005). Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team (Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS). Nintendo.
  14. ^ Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) (September 10, 1998). "Ash Catches a Pokémon". Pokémon. Season Indigo League. Episode 003. Various.
  15. ^ Aaron, Robert (19 March 2001). "Series Honours Furry Friends". Toronto Star. Ontario: Torstar. pp. D06. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  16. ^ "Pokemon War on Toys". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney: Telegraph Media Group. 5 August 2000. p. 005. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  17. ^ "Pokemon of the Day: Butterfree (#12)". IGN. News Corporation. 17 July 2003. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  18. ^ "Pokemon of the Day: Sunkern". IGN. News Corporation. 5 November 2003. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  19. ^ "#012 Butterfree". IGN. News Corporation. 1995. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  20. ^ Rajagopal, Shyama (5 January 2004). "Swept by the Pokemon Craze". The Hindu. Chennai: The Hindu Group. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  21. ^ "Pokemon Blue Version Walkthrough & Strategy Guide". IGN. News Corporation. 4 January 2001. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  22. ^ Elston, Brett (2010). "The Complete Pokemon RBY Pokedex, Part 1". GamesRadar. Future plc. p. 10. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  23. ^ Villoria, Gerald (17 May 2006). "Pokemon Stadium 2 (Nintendo 64)". CNET Networks. CBS Interactive. p. 1. Retrieved 1 March 2010.

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