Caterpie #1
📉 Dip AlertCaterpie is card #1 from Macdonald's Collection 2019, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $15.38 for its Holofoil printing.
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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 #1 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Caterpie at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $15.38 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €1.67 (EUR).
- Set: Macdonald's Collection 2019 (McDonald's Collection, 2019).
- 7-day average €2.17; 30-day average €2.70.
- Rarity: Unknown.
Caterpie price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Caterpie #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $11.31
- Mid
- $12.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Caterpie #1
Caterpie is the #1 of 12 card in Macdonald's Collection 2019, a modern-era set released in 2019 as part of the McDonald's Collection series. A Grass-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Sekio; the Holofoil printing sits around $15.38, spanning $11.31–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.”
Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2019 #1 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2019
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #1 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Sekio
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #10
- Released
- 2019/10/15
Caterpie attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Caterpie #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Surprise Attack
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Caterpie price analysis
What drives the current market value of Caterpie #1.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($15.38) — 1 version in total.
In the $15.38 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $15.38 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.67, with an average sold price of €2.41 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.27.
Caterpie price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €2.17 against a 30-day average of €2.70 (-19.6%).
Single-day average: €2.00; Cardmarket trend price €1.67.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Caterpie, with a recorded low of $15.07 and high of $15.52; current value is at 69% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.9%.
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 $15.38 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $13.04 via eBay's default tier, $13.12 on TCGplayer, $14.26 on Cardmarket, $13.40 on Whatnot and $15.38 selling directly — a $2.34 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a unknown card, Caterpie sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 #1 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 $15.38 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $61.36 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-38.9% 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 Macdonald's Collection 2019
Caterpie ranks #5 of 12 tracked Macdonald's Collection 2019 cards by market value, against a set median of $13.05.
That is 18% above the middle of the set — a top-67% position.
The set's top card is Pikachu (#6), valued at $37.67.
What makes Caterpie valuable
- Caterpie is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Sekio illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- With steady supply, Caterpie is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Its Grass typing means Caterpie has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern (2019) sets are heavily collected, making Caterpie's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Caterpie
- Macdonald's Collection 2019 was released in 2019; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Caterpie can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Caterpie, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.17 and €2.70) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Caterpie has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Caterpie value questions
What is the value of Caterpie?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $15.38 (low $11.31, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.67.
Should I buy Caterpie?
The card is softening on recent averages. Unknown rarity and the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Caterpie?
Caterpie is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2019 (McDonald's Collection series, 2019). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Caterpie have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($15.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Caterpie?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.38. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Caterpie's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Sekio also matters to collector demand.
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