CURRENT PRICES BY TIER
PSA 10
$980
▲ 180.1% all-time
PSA 9
$180
▲ 63.6% all-time
Raw
$34
▲ 123.8% all-time
Sealed
$117
▲ 107.0% all-time
PSA 10 / PSA 9 (avg.) / Raw ungraded near-mint / Sealed product. Live snapshot from verified sold listings across major marketplaces.
Base Set#45PSA 10 Gem Mint
Caterpie Base Set 1st Edition PSA 10 Price History
Live PSA 10 Gem Mint price tracking for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Caterpie (#45). Data sourced from eBay, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect via the price guide.
Current PSA 10 Market Avg
$936
+202.3% over the last 12 monthsCompare Caterpie Variants
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1st Edition
Caterpie was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
All-Time High
$1,041
Apr 2026
All-Time Low
$216
Sep 2022
Since Feb 2021
+167.6%
total return
Avg Monthly Price
$381
64 months tracked
Recent Sales Avg
$758
30 listings tracked
Recent Sales Range
$230–$2,073
low to high
PSA 10 Monthly Price History
Monthly average PSA 10 Gem Mint price for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Caterpie (#45). Data covers Feb 2021 – May 2026.
Recent Gem Mint Sales
| Date Sold | Price | Grade | Source | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-17 | $746 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Caterpie Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #45 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2026-04-16 | $300 | CGC 10 | HeritageAuctions | Pokémon Caterpie #45 1st Edition Base Set CGC Trading Card Game Gem Mint 10 (Wizards of the Coast, 1999)…. |
| 2026-04-04 | $1,100 | PSA 10 | eBay | Caterpie Pokemon 1999 Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition English #45 PSA 10 #45 |
| 2026-04-04 | $973 | PSA 10 | eBay | Caterpie Pokemon 1999 Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition English #45 PSA 10 #45 |
| 2026-04-03 | $1,300 | PSA 10 | eBay | Caterpie Pokemon 1999 Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition English #45 PSA 10 #45 |
| 2026-04-03 | $1,195 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #45 CATERPIE PSA 10 #45 |
| 2026-03-13 | $899 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION SHADOWLESS #45 CATERPIE PSA 10 NEW CERT #45 |
| 2026-03-05 | $2,073 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set & Jungle 1ST Edition CATERPIE METAPOD BUTTERFREE PSA 10 45/102 |
| 2026-03-02 | $977 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #45 CATERPIE PSA 10 GEM MT #45 |
| 2026-02-15 | $400 | CGC 10 | eBay | Pokemon Caterpie Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #45 CGC 10 Gem Mint |
| 2026-01-15 | $900 | PSA 10 | eBay | ***PSA 10 Caterpie 1st Edition #45 Base Set*** Pokemon Kid Icarus |
| 2025-12-18 | $900 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #45 CATERPIE PSA 10 #45 |
| 2025-12-09 | $900 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 1st Edition Pokemon Base Set Caterpie #45 Thick 3D Stamp #45 |
| 2025-12-06 | $780 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition PSA 10 Caterpie 45/102 |
| 2025-12-06 | $900 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #45 CATERPIE PSA 10 #45 |
| 2025-11-09 | $708 | PSA 10 | eBay | Caterpie 1st Edition Base Set Pokemon Card 45/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint 045/102 |
| 2025-10-19 | $1,010 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Caterpie Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #45 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-10-12 | $1,000 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT Caterpie 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless 1999 Card #45 |
| 2025-10-05 | $975 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #45 CATERPIE PSA 10 #45 |
| 2025-09-20 | $700 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1ST EDITION SHADOWLESS BASE SET 1999 POKEMON CATERPIE #45 PSA 10 WOTC Spanish #44 |
| 2025-09-14 | $932 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Caterpie 45/102 – PSA 10 GEM MINT #45 |
| 2025-07-04 | $550 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT Caterpie 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless 1999 Card #45 |
| 2025-07-01 | $328 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 1st Edition Caterpie 45/102 – 1999 Base Set Thick Stamp Pokemon Card |
| 2025-05-24 | $500 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT Caterpie 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless 1999 Card #45 |
| 2025-05-11 | $342 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Cards – PSA 10 1st Edition Caterpie 45/102 – Shadowless Base Set GEM MT |
| 2025-05-06 | $293 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Caterpie Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #45 PSA 10 Gem Mint #45 |
| 2025-04-27 | $175 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Caterpie 1999 Base Set 1st Edition 45/102 Pokemon Card psa 45/102 |
| 2025-04-17 | $175 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 Caterpie 45/102 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set Pokémon Card 45/102 |
| 2025-04-16 | $400 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1st Edition Shadowless Caterpie 45/102 Base Set Pokemon Card PSA 10 Gem Mint 45/102 |
| 2025-03-31 | $293 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Caterpie Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #45 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-02-07 | $175 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Caterpie Base Set 1st Edition 45/102 Common Pokemon Card psa 45/102 |
| 2025-01-26 | $300 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Caterpie #45 PSA 10 GEM MINT #45 |
| 2025-01-20 | $291 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Caterpie #45 PSA 10 GEM MINT #45 |
| 2024-10-29 | $250 | PSA 10 | eBay | Base Set 1st Edition CATERPIE #45/102 PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Card Game 45/102 |
| 2024-10-22 | $230 | PSA 10 | eBay | Base Set 1st Edition CATERPIE #45/102 PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Card Game 45/102 |
| 2024-09-15 | $173 | CGC 10 | eBay | 🔥🔥 Caterpie 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set 45/102 CGC 10 GEM MINT Pokémon PSA 45/102 |
| 2024-08-26 | $165 | CGC 10 | eBay | 🔥🔥 Caterpie 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set 45/102 CGC 10 GEM MINT Pokémon PSA 45/102 |
37 verified gem-mint sales (PSA 10, CGC 10, BGS 10, and other 10-grade equivalents). PSA 10 carries the highest premium; CGC 10 and BGS 10 typically trade at a slight discount. Prices exclude shipping.
About Caterpie (Base Set 1st Edition)
Common from the original Base Set. Caterpie (#45).
The Base Set 1st Edition print is the rarest variant. It carries the “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork and uses the shadowless border. WotC printed 1st Edition copies for only the first few weeks of the 1999 U.S. release.
How to identify a 1st Edition Caterpie:
- “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box
- No drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”)
- WotC copyright at the bottom
- 1999 copyright date
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Caterpie Base Set 1st Edition worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $936. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $230 to $2,073. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Caterpie is a 1st Edition?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the 1st Edition variant are: “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box, no drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”).
- Where does this price data come from?
- All chart data and recent sales are sourced from price guide sites, which aggregates verified sold listings from eBay, TCGPlayer, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect. Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
Price data sourced from the price guide. Last updated 2026-05-25. This page is informational only and is not investment advice. Card image courtesy of the Pokemon TCG API.