Caterpie (Japanese)
S1a: VMAX Rising · 001/070 · Common
Current Prices
Set
S1a: VMAX RisingNumber
001/070
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Caterpie (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Caterpie (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #001/070 of the S1a: VMAX Rising set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Caterpie (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Caterpie (Japanese) (Common, S1a: VMAX Rising #001/070) changes hands at roughly $0.28, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 25 |
Collector Outlook for Caterpie (Japanese)
As a Common, Caterpie (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Caterpie (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
