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Caterpie
#3/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Common, 40 HP, Grass, illustrated by Miki Tanaka.
- Card number
- #3/128
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 40 HP
- Type
- Grass
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- December 1, 2001
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- Original name
- キャタピー
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Collector Notes
Caterpie
Caterpie appears in the Japanese print of Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. Caterpie is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Base Expansion Pack set contains 128 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Miki Tanaka.
Collector Insights
Caterpie is a Pokémon TCG card featuring a Colorless energy type. The card was released in the Base Expansion Pack on December 1, 2001. It has a rarity of Common and is numbered 3 in its set. The Pokémon has 40 HP and is illustrated by artist Miki Tanaka. Caterpie possesses two attacks: Headbutt and Entangling Thread. Headbutt requires one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage. Entangling Thread costs two Colorless energy and also deals 10 damage, with the additional effect of potentially paralyzing the defending Pokémon. The card’s flavor text suggests a strategy of entangling opponents, emphasizing its tactical role in battle. This card represents a foundational entry in the Pokémon TCG’s early expansion.
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