| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 45 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 40 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Caterpie #45 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Caterpie is a common card from the 1999 Base Set illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It appears on the lower value side but holds interest for completionists and fans of early-game Pokemon from the original series.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $0.76 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $0.66 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €36.72 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €12.30 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 19 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $110.12 |
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Why Caterpie #45 is priced where it is
Caterpie #45 is a Common Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). A PSA 10 sells for about 145x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -16%, from $0.90 to $0.76. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $37.17 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $125.41 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $110.12 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $53.74 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $85.48 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $30.53 | 5 |
| TAG | 10 | $223.36 | 1 |
| TAG | 9 | $26.87 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Caterpie price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | - | $0.76 |
| Sep 2026 | €50.00 | $0.92 |
| Aug 2026 | €50.00 | $0.92 |
| Jul 2026 | €37.57 | $1.06 |
| Jun 2026 | €1.88 | $1.04 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Caterpie #45 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $0.76, a PSA 10 sells for around $110.12 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Caterpie #45 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Caterpie #45 sells for about $110.12 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $0.76 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Caterpie #45 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -16% to about $0.76. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Caterpie #45 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 144.9x raw ($109.36 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Caterpie I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (45) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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