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Caterpie

Generations 3/83 • common

Set: Generations
Number: 3/83
Rarity: Common
Released: 2016
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.30
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki

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What it's worth

$0.30market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$0.23 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a grass-type card from this specific set, Caterpie serves as an essential foundation for building a balanced deck. Its status as a common card makes it a highly accessible piece for collectors who appreciate the importance of early-stage creatures in the wider evolution of the game.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

AbilityAdaptive Evolution

This Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it.

Cost: grass energyBug Bite10

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Caterpie card from the Generations expansion was released in 2016 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. As part of a set designed to celebrate the history of the trading card game, this specific card pays homage to the original aesthetic of the base set while incorporating the updated card templates and mechanics prevalent during the XY series era.

The artwork for this Caterpie was illustrated by Mizue, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for their clean, vibrant style. In this iteration, the artist utilizes a soft, naturalistic approach to the Pokémon’s design, emphasizing its humble origins as a forest-dwelling creature. Upon its release, the card was widely received by nostalgic collectors as a faithful and appreciative nod to the first generation of Pokémon.

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About

About Caterpie

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