Caterpie
Generations · 3/83 · Common
Current Prices
Set
GenerationsNomor
3/83
Kelangkaan
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
28
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Caterpie
Caterpie is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 3/83 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Caterpie Price Analysis
The current market price for Caterpie from Generations is $0.23 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.40 to a high of $0.40. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $25.00. The card has seen a -8.0% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Caterpie
Professional grading is available for Caterpie and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.14 | $0.17 | $0.17 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.10 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.89 | $2.88 | $2.88 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.23 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $1.44 | $1.44 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
Is Caterpie a Good Investment?
As a common card, Caterpie's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
