Caterpie Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds #2

Character Intro

Caterpie (#2) is a Common Pokémon card from the Unbroken Bonds set. With 40 HP, the Pupate ability, and the Hook attack, it’s a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Ability: Pupate — Allows a coin flip once per turn to evolve Caterpie immediately if heads.
• Attack: Hook — Deals 10 damage with a cost of two Colorless energies.
• Flavor Text: “Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.”
• Set Code: sm10
• Card ID: sm10-2

Key Printings

This exact printing of Caterpie appears in the Sun & Moon series set Unbroken Bonds, identified by the set code sm10 and card number 2. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Shibuzoh.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Basic stage, Grass type, and the unique Pupate ability that facilitates quick evolution. The card’s retreat cost of 1 and weakness to Fire are standard for Caterpie cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats; its exact tournament status is unknown.
• Its Pupate ability offers strategic potential by enabling rapid evolution, making it a useful card for casual play or deck experimentation.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its unknown release date, maintaining its physical quality can enhance its collectible value over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Features Caterpie as a Basic Grass-type with a unique Pupate ability, supporting quick evolution strategies. This set emphasizes synergy and evolution mechanics, with Caterpie serving as an early-stage Pokémon foundation.