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Caterpie [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#45
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$60.12Market Price
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Caterpie [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Caterpie is tied to one of the anime’s most nostalgic early milestones, because Ash catches a Caterpie in Season 1, Episode 3, "Ash Catches a Pokémon," making this Base Set card feel like a snapshot of the very beginning of his journey.
Set Lore
This card comes from Base Set, the first main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, so a 1st Edition Caterpie sits in the same historic release that launched the hobby’s original English-era chase cards.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives this Caterpie the classic hand-drawn look collectors associate with the earliest era of Pokémon itself.
Card History
Base Set Caterpie was the species’ TCG debut, and Bulbapedia notes that Caterpie has appeared on many cards since then, making this 1st Edition printing the card that started its entire collecting history.
Card History
This exact Ken Sugimori Caterpie art became iconic enough to be reprinted in later nostalgia-driven releases like Legendary Collection and XY Evolutions, which helps cement the Base Set original as the version collectors most strongly connect to Pokémon’s opening era.
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About Caterpie [1st Edition]
Caterpie [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 45. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $60.12, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #45
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Caterpie [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Caterpie [1st Edition] is $60.12. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Caterpie [1st Edition] from?
Caterpie [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 45, released in 1999.
Is Caterpie [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Caterpie [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Caterpie [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Caterpie [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 1,500 PSA graded copies tracked.