What is the starting price for an ungraded Caterpie [1st Edition] #45?

An ungraded copy of Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued at $35.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 is valued at $973.

Is the value difference between ungraded and graded versions significant?

Yes, the difference is substantial; a PSA 10 sells for $973 compared to an ungraded price of $35.

Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 value — Ungraded $35 · Grade 9 $204 · PSA 10 $973. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$35

Ungraded

5.8×

$204

Grade 9

27.8×

$973

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 27.8× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost to own Caterpie #45, purchase the Standard version for $2. The premium versions offer distinct collecting value: the 1st Edition commands $35 for its rarity, while Shadowless ($4) and 1999-2000 ($3) represent specific print variations. Casual collectors should stick to Standard, whereas serious investors should target the 1st Edition for maximum return.

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1st Edition— this pageCaterpie [1st Edition] #45 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$35.09$973eBay ↗

ShadowlessCaterpie [Shadowless] #45 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$3.79$176.22eBay ↗

1999-2000Caterpie [1999-2000] #45 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.99$130eBay ↗

StandardCaterpie #45 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.92$96.67eBay ↗

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Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $35. A Grade 9 copy runs about $204, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $973.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$35	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$204	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$973	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded Caterpie [1st Edition] #45?: An ungraded copy of Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued at $35.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 is valued at $973.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded versions significant?: Yes, the difference is substantial; a PSA 10 sells for $973 compared to an ungraded price of $35.