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Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 (Pokemon Base Set)
Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $37.49 raw (Near Mint) and $993 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $22–$32 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $37.49 | $22 – $32 |
| Lightly Played | $29.99 | $18 – $25 |
| Moderately Played | $22.49 | $13 – $19 |
| Heavily Played | $15.00 | $9 – $13 |
| Damaged | $9.37 | $6 – $8 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $993 | $596 – $844 |
| PSA 9.5 | $199 | $119 – $169 |
| PSA 9 | $178 | $107 – $151 |
| PSA 8 | $122 | $73 – $103 |
| PSA 7 | $45 | $27 – $38 |
| BGS 10 | $1,291 | $775 – $1,097 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| SGC 10 | $596 | $358 – $507 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $22–$32 | $0 | $0 | $22–$32 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $37.49 | −$4.97 | −$5.00 | $27.52 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $35.62 | −$3.88 | −$4.00 | $27.74 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $993 | $819 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $178 | $111 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $122 | $63 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $37 | $-15 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 (Pokemon Base Set) currently trades at $37.49 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.