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Caterpie
#2/36 in Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), Common, illustrated by Aya Kusube.
- Card number
- #2/36
- Rarity
- Common
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- March 23, 1998
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
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Collector Notes
Caterpie
Caterpie appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), released on March 23, 1998. Caterpie is a common rarity. The Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set contains 36 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Aya Kusube.
Collector Insights
Caterpie is a Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring artwork by Aya Kusube. It belongs to the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set, released on March 23, 1998, and holds the number 2 in its set. The card is designated as Common in rarity and is associated with the theme color #b1a773. Caterpie’s attacks include Tackle, which requires one Colorless Energy, and String Wrap, which costs one Grass Energy. The String Wrap ability involves flipping a coin, and if the result is heads, it prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating until the end of the opponent’s next turn. Additionally, this effect blocks any changes to the opponent’s Active Pokémon caused by attacks, Pokémon Powers, Energy cards, or Trainer cards during that time. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in the game as a defensive and disruptive playstyle option.
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