Caterpie
Base Set (Shadowless) · 045/102 · Common
Current Prices
Numara
045/102
Nadirlik
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 24, 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 $3.96 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $3.73 to a high of $3.87. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $227.26 — approximately 57.4x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $51.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.05 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $227.26 | $227.26 | $227.26 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $9.38 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.75 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 26 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.91 | $1.81 | $1.81 | 64 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.91 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 81 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.92 | $1.15 | $1.15 | 203 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.71 | $1.00 | $1.61 | 105 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.96 | $3.73 | $3.87 | 176 |
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. 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.
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