Caterpie 69 / 110 Pokemon Card from Legendary Collection Set
Caterpie is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It was illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is card number 69 in the Legendary Collection set, released in the…
- Set: Legendary Collection
- Number: 69/110
- Rarity: Common
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About the Caterpie Pokémon Card
Caterpie is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Legendary Collection set, part of the Other series. It carries the collector number 69/110 and is classified as Common. The Legendary Collection set was released on May 24, 2002.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.”.
Caterpie Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Caterpie
Card number: 69/110
Set: Legendary Collection
Series: Other
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 40
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: May 24, 2002
National Pokédex number: 10
Why Collect the Caterpie Pokémon Card?
Caterpie is most often collected as part of a complete Legendary Collection 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 Ken Sugimori.
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 $99.95. Recent listings range from roughly $600 (low) to $820 (high), with a mid-point near $700. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Legendary Collection 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 Legendary Collection 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.
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.
Other Printings of Caterpie
Caterpie appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 96 (around