Caterpie (Base Set 45)
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| Caterpie Lv. 13 キャタピー | |
 Illus. Ken Sugimori | |
| Classification | Pokémon card |
|---|---|
| Name | Caterpie |
| Evolution Stage | Basic Pokémon |
| Type | 
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| HP | 40 |
| Weakness | 
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| Resistance | None |
| Retreat Cost | 
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| For information on this Pokémon's species, see Caterpie. | |
| Set | Base Set |
| Rarity | 
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| English Card No. | 45/102 |
| Card GB set | Evolution |
| Card GB ID | B04 |
| Card GB 2 set | Legendary Power |
| Card GB 2 ID | B02 |
Caterpie (Japanese: キャタピー Caterpie) is a Grass-type Basic Pokémon card. It is part of the Base Set.
Contents |
Card text
Attacks
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| String Shot いとをはく | 10 |
| Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. | ||
Pokédex data
| Species | Worm Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Length | 1'10" (0.3m) |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.9Kg) |
| Pokémon No. | 10 |
| Entry | Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. |
Release information
This card was reprinted in the Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection reprint sets, which were only released outside of Japan.
Trivia
- Early print runs of the card had the HP read "HP 40" instead of "40 HP".
Origin
Caterpie's attack, String Shot, is a move in the Pokémon games. It is known by Caterpie. The attack paralyzed the enemy instead of lowering its speed like its in-game counterpart. The card's Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue Versions.
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Categories: Pokémon cards | Caterpie (TCG) | Grass-type Pokémon cards | Basic Pokémon cards | Base Set cards | Illus. by Ken Sugimori
