Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Caterpie (Expedition Base Set) is presently valued at about $4.15 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.
It now sits 5.0% above its 30-day average of $3.95. Its 90-day trading band runs between $3.34 and $4.15, producing a 20% range and low-volatility behavior.
The listed rarity for this print is Common.
Market structure summary: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. With a 20% 90-day spread ($3.34-$4.15), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.
Current value is 5.0% above its 30-day reference ($3.95). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +3490% premium over raw value.
PSA 9 is currently around $14.95, while PSA 10 is $148.97.
Caterpie is a Expedition Base Set card from the 2002 release window. Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40.
Energy typing is Grass. Card subtype classification is Basic.
Notable move text references "Headbutt" and "Entagling Thread". It is weak to Fire type energy.
Other Caterpie printings create a useful comparison set for Caterpie. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets.
Observed alternatives run from $0.06 to $0.23 (283% spread). The current card sits +2730% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.15.
Notable alternatives include Caterpie #1 (Flashfire) at $0.23, Caterpie #3 (Evolutions) at $0.13, Caterpie #1 (Fusion Strike) at $0.10, and Caterpie #1 (Rebel Clash) at $0.15.
Release year for Expedition Base Set is 2002. Expedition Base Set is grouped under the E-Card era.
Set size is 165 cards, which categorizes Expedition Base Set as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 24 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Caterpie (#96) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.
