Question 1

What is the current market value of Caterpie #45?

Accepted Answer

For Caterpie in Base, the current reference price is $1.03. Compared with last week, pricing is 2.2% lower. Against its 30-day baseline of $1.00, this card is pricing 3.3% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.85 to $1.35 (49% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Caterpie #45 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 2.2% over 7 days, with the card now 24% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.85 and $1.35 create a 49% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($1.00), the card is trading 3.3% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +10650% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $36.17, while PSA 10 is $110.73.

Question 3

What is Caterpie #45 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 1999, Base introduced this print of Caterpie. The printed flavor text states: "Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable move text references "String Shot". Fire weakness applies to this print. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Caterpie cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Caterpie often benchmark it against other Caterpie cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $21.25 (35317% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($6.11), this card is -83%. Notable alternatives include Caterpie #68 (Base Set 2) at $0.55, Caterpie #1 (McDonald's Collection 2019) at $13.41, Caterpie #53 (Neo Discovery) at $1.29, and Caterpie #172 (151) at $21.25.

Question 5

What set is Caterpie #45 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Base is 1999. Base is grouped under the Base era. The checklist contains 102 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base checklist, Caterpie occupies position #45 as a Common card.

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