Caterpie #56
As card #56 in FireRed & LeafGreen, Caterpie is a Common Pokémon card worth about $33.82 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Caterpie #56 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Caterpie at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- 7-day average €0.38; 30-day average €0.42.
- FireRed & LeafGreen, EX series, 2004.
- Live market value $33.82 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.41 (EUR).
Caterpie price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Caterpie #56.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.39
- Mid
- $46.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.70
- Mid
- $1.16
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Caterpie #56
FireRed & LeafGreen placed Caterpie at #56; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. A Grass-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $33.82, spanning $16.39–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #56 / 112
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Caterpie attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Caterpie #56 — the playability layer behind the price.
Signs of Evolution
Search your deck for a Metapod and a Butterfree card, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
String Shot
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Caterpie price analysis
What drives the current market value of Caterpie #56.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($33.82), Normal ($1.62).
A $33.82 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $33.82, Caterpie draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.41, with an average sold price of €0.38 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Caterpie price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.38 over 7 days versus €0.42 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-9.5%).
Latest daily average €0.58 against a trend price of €0.41.
Caterpie has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $33.82 to $33.82; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Caterpie?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $33.82 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $29.04 via eBay's default tier, $29.21 on TCGplayer, $31.78 on Cardmarket, $29.83 on Whatnot and $33.82 selling directly — a $4.78 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Caterpie?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Caterpie #56 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $33.82 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $33.56 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.79 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.02 (1.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Caterpie within FireRed & LeafGreen
By market value Caterpie sits at #65 of 109 in FireRed & LeafGreen (set median $41.74).
That is 19% below the middle of the set — a top-41% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Caterpie valuable
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Caterpie is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At Common rarity, Caterpie is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- A $33.82 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Caterpie
- Bulk lots of Caterpie can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Caterpie has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $33.82 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Caterpie can realise well above the $16.39 low end.
Caterpie value questions
What is Caterpie #56 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $33.82 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $16.39 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.41.
Will Caterpie hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Caterpie?
Caterpie is a Common card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Caterpie?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($33.82), Normal ($1.62). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Caterpie sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $33.82. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Caterpie?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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