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Caterpie
McDonald's Collection 2019 1/12
- Set
- McDonald's Collection 2019
- Number
- 1/12
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $15.06
- Artist
- Sekio
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Caterpie card was released as part of the 2019 Pokémon TCG McDonald's Collection, a promotional collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the fast-food chain. These cards were distributed exclusively within Happy Meals in various territories throughout 2019, serving as a tactical marketing strategy to bridge the gap between the trading card game and younger demographics. Because these cards were specifically bundled with food purchases, they were often treated as ephemeral playthings rather than high-end collectibles, which has since led to varying conditions in the secondary market.
The design of this specific Caterpie card utilizes artwork originally featured in the Sun & Moon era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The illustration focuses on a vibrant, approachable depiction of the bug-type Pokémon, adhering to the standard, accessible aesthetic used for mass-market promotional sets. While these cards are not typically sought after for high-level competitive play, they are valued by set-completionist collectors who aim to organize their holdings by specific promotional releases or distribution events.
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