Base Set · #045/102
Caterpie
Caterpie (Base Set #045/102) trades around $1.12 raw and $100.00 graded PSA 10 as of May 26, 2026.
- HP
- 40
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set
- Number
- #045/102
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Grass
- HP
- 40
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
Card
- Raw market
- $1.12Normal
- PSA 9
- $21.5019.2× raw
- PSA 10
- $100.0089.3× raw
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | $1.12 |
| Near Mint | $1.12 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Caterpie Base Set #045/102 worth?
Raw (Near Mint, ungraded) copies have a market price of approximately $1.12. PSA 9 copies trade around $21.50. PSA 10 copies trade around $100.00. Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Caterpie #045/102?
Caterpie is a Common card in Base Set. Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Caterpie #045/102?
Caterpie #045/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on January 9, 1999.
Should I grade Caterpie?
PSA 10 copies trade around $100, roughly 89× the raw market price ($1). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
