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Caterpie

Evolutions 3/108 • common

Set: Evolutions
Number: 3/108
Rarity: Common
Released: 2016
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.23
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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What it's worth

$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.10 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a grass-type card, this piece represents the foundational stage of a well-known evolutionary line. Its status as a common card makes it a staple for those looking to build a comprehensive set, reflecting the essential role these early creatures play in the wider collection.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: grass energyString Shot10

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Caterpie card from the XY—Evolutions expansion was released in November 2016 as part of a nostalgic set intended to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set functioned as a reimagining of the original Base Set, utilizing updated game mechanics and modern card templates while featuring classic character illustrations that paid homage to the franchise's origins.

The artwork for this specific card was provided by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic illustrators in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita, who also illustrated the original Base Set Caterpie, aimed to recreate the charm of the 1996 debut with a fresh, polished aesthetic. Within the context of the Evolutions set, the card was widely received by players and collectors alike as a sentimental tribute to the early days of the hobby.

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About

About Caterpie

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