Caterpie 1 / 106 Pokemon Card from Flashfire Set
Caterpie is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It is illustrated by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki and is part of the Flashfire set from the XY series, released…
- Set: Flashfire
- Number: 1/106
- Rarity: Common
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About the Caterpie Pokémon Card
Caterpie is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Flashfire set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 1/106 and is classified as Common. The Flashfire set was released on May 7, 2014.
The card includes the flavor text: “For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.”.
Caterpie Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Caterpie
Card number: 1/106
Set: Flashfire
Series: XY
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 40
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Release date: May 7, 2014
National Pokédex number: 10
Why Collect the Caterpie Pokémon Card?
Caterpie is most often collected as part of a complete Flashfire set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Caterpie Pokémon Card
Caterpie was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Caterpie Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Caterpie is about $0.80. Recent listings range from roughly $0.19 (low) to
For context, the Flashfire set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Flashfire set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Caterpie Pokémon Card
Whether Caterpie is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 6 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 16.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Caterpie Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Caterpie was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 6 copies to date.
Other Printings of Caterpie
Caterpie appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 69 (around $99.95), Expedition Base Set 96 (around