Caterpie (Japanese)
SM9b: Full Metal Wall · 002/054 · Common
Current Prices
Number
002/054
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 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 #002/054 of the SM9b: Full Metal Wall 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, SM9b: Full Metal Wall #002/054) changes hands at roughly $0.50, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.50, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.45.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 18 |
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.
