Caterpie
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 172/165 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
172/165
Zeldzaamheid
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Caterpie
Caterpie is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, numbered 172/165 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Caterpie Price Analysis
The current market price for Caterpie from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 is $17.64 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $12.50 to a high of $28.89. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $159.00 — approximately 9.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $29.94.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.99 | $13.99 | $17.99 | 258 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $244.22 | $244.22 | $244.22 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 41 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 | 47 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.94 | $29.94 | $29.94 | 49 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.11 | $6.11 | $6.11 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.29 | $6.29 | $6.29 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.63 | $13.50 | $15.94 | 774 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.96 | $10.00 | $11.99 | 58 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $17.64 | $12.50 | $28.89 | 6,040 |
Is Caterpie a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Caterpie is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. 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.
