Caterpie (Legendary Collection 69) – Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

This Caterpie card is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It features a single attack, String Shot, which deals 10 damage and has a chance to Paralyze the Defending Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Common rarity.

• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Attack: String Shot (10 damage; may Paralyze)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Legendary Collection set, identified by the set code base6 and card number 69. It is a Basic stage Pokémon with no evolutions from prior cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:

• Set Code: base6
• Card ID: base6-69
• Subtypes: Basic
• Types: Grass
• Flavor Text: “Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is a common card that may be handled frequently. Proper storage will help maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with updated artwork and foiling. The Caterpie card here retains its original Ken Sugimori illustration and features the classic String Shot attack, making it a nostalgic piece for collectors of early Pokémon TCG history.

Legality: unknown