Caterpie
Base Set (Shadowless) · 045/102 · Common
Current Prices
Zestaw
Base Set (Shadowless)Numer
045/102
Rzadkość
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
506
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Caterpie
Caterpie is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 045/102 in the expansion. This is the Unlimited 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 Base Set (Shadowless) is $3.73 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $3.52 to a high of $3.67. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $62.00 — approximately 16.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $21.50. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.4% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (506+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Caterpie
Professional grading is available for Caterpie and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 5 5, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.23 | $1.50 | $2.51 | 76 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.73 | $3.52 | $3.67 | 98 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.27 | $5.99 | $29.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.13 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $27.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $14.99 | $12.90 | $12.90 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.10 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $16.00 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $27.90 | $27.90 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $21.50 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 27 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.90 | $0.50 | $0.82 | 45 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.91 | $0.96 | $0.96 | 44 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.05 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $62.00 | $227.26 | $227.26 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $11.50 | $43.75 | $43.75 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.94 | $1.24 | $2.00 | 118 |
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. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
