Base Set · #045/102
Caterpie
Caterpie (Base Set #045/102) trades around $1.39 (Normal, Near Mint) and $100.00 graded PSA 10 (3 recent sales) as of September 10, 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
- Market
- $1.39Normal, Near Mint
- PSA 8
- $33.62
- PSA 9
- $21.50⚠ 2 sales
- PSA 10
- $100.003 sales · 71.9× market
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal — Near Mint | $1.39 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Caterpie Base Set #045/102 worth?
The ungraded market price (Normal, Near Mint) is approximately $1.39. PSA 10 copies trade around $100.00 (3 recent sales). 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 across 3 recent sales — roughly 72× the ungraded 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
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