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Caterpie 45/102

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon: Caterpie

Grass Type Common Illustrator: Ken Sugimori Pull Rate:1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves To: Metapod

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

1.04 $0.08 (7.14%)

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unlimited Shadowless

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4.45 $0.01 (0.23%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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61.17 $1.05 (1.75%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	124.89	12.27%	x120
PSA9	48.37	17.92%	x47
PSA8	32.90	—	x32
PSA7	13.16	—	x13

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	156.95	13.95%	x35
PSA9	71.47	—	x16
PSA8	57.52	—	x13
PSA7	36.67	—	x8.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,575.75	14.01%	x26
PSA9	205.84	10.09%	x3.4
PSA8	134.80	0.88%	x2.2
PSA7	43.74	—	x0.7

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
404
30.04%
$124.89
PSA 9 Mint
530
39.41%
$48.37
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
205
15.24%
$32.90
PSA 7 Near Mint
94
6.99%
$13.16
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
50
3.72%
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PSA 5 Excellent
33
2.45%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
18
1.34%
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PSA 3 Very Good
4
0.30%
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PSA 2 Good
2
0.15%
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PSA 1 Poor
2
0.15%
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Is Caterpie 45/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.04 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.38

$1.04

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$13.16

PSA 7 −$17.59

$32.90

PSA 8 −$0.42

$48.37

PSA 9 +$13.04

$124.89

PSA 10 +$79.61

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.04 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Caterpie

Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Caterpie
TypeGrass
National Pokédex #[10]
Card Number 45/102
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%)
IllustratorKen Sugimori
LanguageEnglish
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves To
Metapod
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points40 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

String Shot10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a vibrant green caterpillar curling energetically amid swirling yellow-green foliage, its large eye and red antennae standing out as it navigates its lush, animated natural environment.

Playability Overview

Caterpie offers early-game disruption by potentially paralyzing opponents, but its low HP and damage make it more of a setup Pokémon rather than a reliable attacker.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Caterpillar DreamsThis Caterpie artwork is so vibrant and filled with life! The swirling greens and yellows create a lush, immersive feel that captures the essence of a sunny day in the forest. It would be a great fit on a nature-themed page, especially alongside other Bug types or Pokémon that evoke a sense of growth and tranquility.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Cheerful / Pastel / Nature's Growth / Insect Life

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Caterpie #45/102 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Caterpie #45/102 from Base Set — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Caterpie #45/102 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Caterpie has moved down 7.1% to $1.04. PSA 10 copies are up 12.3% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Caterpie #45/102?

Caterpie #45/102 appears roughly 1 in 5.3 packs, which works out at 18.9% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Base Set.

How rare is Caterpie #45/102?

Caterpie #45/102 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in Base Set.

Is Caterpie #45/102 worth grading?

At $1.04 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $124.89, giving a net return of +$79.61 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$13.04 and PSA 8 returns −$0.42, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Caterpie #45/102 exist?

PSA have graded 1,345 copies of Caterpie #45/102, of which 404 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 30%, or roughly 1 in 3.3 graded copies.

Is Caterpie #45/102 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 30% gem rate, Caterpie grades better than the Base Set average by 12.2 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Caterpie #45/102?

Caterpie #45/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, who has illustrated 2072 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Caterpie #45/102 released?

Caterpie #45/102 was released on 9 January 1999 as part of Base Set. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Caterpie 45/102