Caterpie – Great Encounters (#63)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Caterpie (#63) is a Common card from Diamond & Pearl - Great Encounters released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Tackle attack (20 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.42, Cardmarket average sale is €0.14, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.42
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.18
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Card Number
- 63
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 40
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire +10
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Metapod
Abilities
-
Pupate
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Caterpie is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a card that evolves from Caterpie and put it onto Caterpie. (This counts as evolving Caterpie.) Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Caterpie is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
- Tackle [Grass] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Caterpie from Great Encounters (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Caterpie 63 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Caterpie's Tackle deals 20 damage for Grass energy.
Stats Overview: 40 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire +10
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Caterpie Cards
Looking for other Caterpie cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Encounters #63 ← Current | 40 | 1 attack | Common | $0.42 |
�📦 Great Encounters Set Context
This Caterpie is part of the Great Encounters expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Caterpie card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Great Encounters are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Caterpie 63 was released in 2008 in the Great Encounters expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Great Encounters is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Caterpie have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Caterpie card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Caterpie works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.