Caterpie (Japanese)
SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 · 172/165 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
172/165
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Caterpie (Japanese) Worth?
Caterpie (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 set, 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Caterpie (Japanese) (SV2a: Pokemon Card 151, 172/165) is worth around $3.79 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.79, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $2.02. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.79, Lightly Played $2.43, Moderately Played $2.02 — 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 $46.69 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $66.88.
Is It Worth Grading Caterpie (Japanese)?
Grading Caterpie (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.79) and a PSA 10 ($46.69) is about $42.90 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $66.88, CGC 10 $29.99, CGC 9.5 $16.50. 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 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.09 | $3.00 | $5.29 | 212 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $26.71 | $26.71 | $26.71 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 72 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $16.50 | $15.00 | $18.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $46.69 | $46.69 | $46.69 | 47 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $13.28 | $13.28 | $13.28 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.51 | $10.51 | $10.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.50 | $5.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $66.88 | $66.88 | $66.88 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.43 | $3.15 | $3.15 | 154 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.02 | $2.02 | $2.02 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.79 | $2.45 | $4.95 | 2,701 |
Is Caterpie (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Caterpie (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Caterpie (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
