Caterpie Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Build the perfect Caterpie binder page. Best 🐛 Bugs & Insects cards, aesthetic pairings, and collector tips all in one place.
2024-03-17
Popularity Rank: #291
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #237
2019 survey: #361
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Caterpie
Worm Pokémon
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Pokédex details
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2.9 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
255 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Green
Habitat
Forest
Shape
Armor
Egg groups
Bug
Caterpie — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Quick read on why Caterpie clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Standing under half a meter tall, Caterpie is tiny in the best possible way.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Caterpie feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our 🐛 Bugs & Insects crowd — Caterpie is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Caterpie from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Journey Together
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
151
Illustration rare
151
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Rebel Clash
Common
Hidden Fates
Common
Unbroken Bonds
Common
McDonald's Collection 2019
None
Burning Shadows
Common
Sun & Moon
Common
Evolutions
Common
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Binder plan: Caterpie edition
A workable spread formula for Caterpie — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Caterpie #53 (Neo Discovery) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Caterpie an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Caterpie #1 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Caterpie binder page.
Caterpie #45 (Base Set) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Caterpie #68 (Base Set 2) is a reliable choice for any Caterpie binder — good value and classic artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Caterpie mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Caterpie chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Neo Discovery
Common
Sun & Moon
Common
Base Set
Common
Base Set 2
Common
Journey Together
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
151
Illustration rare
Right page
151
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Rebel Clash
Common
Hidden Fates
Common
Unbroken Bonds
Common
McDonald's Collection 2019
None
Burning Shadows
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Caterpie cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Caterpie
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Caterpie
Scene wallpaper — Caterpie
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Caterpie
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #010 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Caterpie (キャタピー) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for 🐛 Bugs & Insects, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Bug typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Caterpie cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Caterpie on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Caterpie — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
45
Attack
30
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
20
Speed
45
Total: 195
Players file Caterpie around tier "Past" while Ability Shield Dust (Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-bug Caterpie spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Run Away is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Caterpie — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Caterpie, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
Canon tags Caterpie as the Worm Pokémon, a creature of forest habitats, and known for green colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Collectors still read Caterpie, Metapod, and Butterfree fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
In the games, Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Raupy
Spanish
Caterpie
French
Chenipan
Italian
Caterpie
Japanese
キャタピー
Japanese (Romaji)
Caterpie
Korean
캐터피
Chinese (Simplified)
绿毛虫
Chinese (Traditional)
綠毛蟲
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