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Caterpie 57/123

Name: Caterpie #57 - HeartGold & SoulSilver | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: hgss1-57
Price: 1 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver Base Released: Feb 10, 2010

Pokémon

Grass Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 6.9 packs (14.5%) Evolves To: Metapod

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About Caterpie

Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Caterpie
National Pokédex #10
Card Number 57/123
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorTomokazu Komiya
Release Date10/02/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
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 Points30 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Tackle20

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a vibrant Caterpie resting amidst colorful flowers and lush green grass, bathed in warm sunlight with a serene, natural landscape stretching in the background under a soft yellow sky.

Playability Overview

Caterpie serves as a low-cost early game Pokémon to quickly evolve into stronger forms, but its limited HP and single low-damage attack make it more of a strategic stepping stone than a frontline fighter.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Garden AdventureThis Caterpie card radiates a cheerful vibe with its vibrant greens and playful artistic style. It’s perfect for a "Nature Exploration" page. The lush foliage and subtle details in the background make it a great companion for other bug-themed cards, especially those depicting serene garden scenes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Playful / Bright Colors / Caterpillar Life / Flower Power