Caterpie
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 172/165 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
172/165
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Caterpie Worth?
Caterpie (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, card number 172/165. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Caterpie Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Caterpie (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 172/165) is worth around $17.64 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $17.64, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.11. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $17.64, Lightly Played $14.63, Moderately Played $8.96, Heavily Played $6.29, Damaged $6.11 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $159.00 — about 9.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.94.
Is It Worth Grading Caterpie?
Grading Caterpie can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($17.64) and a PSA 10 ($159.00) is about $141.36 — a 9.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.94, CGC 10 $15.00, CGC 9.5 $23.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.99 | $13.99 | $17.99 | 258 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $244.22 | $244.22 | $244.22 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 41 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 | 47 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.94 | $29.94 | $29.94 | 49 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.11 | $6.11 | $6.11 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.29 | $6.29 | $6.29 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.63 | $13.50 | $15.94 | 774 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.96 | $10.00 | $11.99 | 58 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $17.64 | $12.50 | $28.89 | 6,040 |
Is Caterpie a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Caterpie is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Caterpie's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
