Kakuna 33/102

Name: Kakuna #33 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-33
Price: 1.92 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon: Kakuna

Grass Type Uncommon Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%) Evolves From: Weedle Evolves To: Beedrill

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

1.92 $0.02 (1.03%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

2.99 $0.08 (2.61%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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20.85 $0.02 (0.10%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	110.05	0.24%	x57
PSA9	44.35	1.23%	x23
PSA8	35.54	34.32%	x19
PSA7	15.37	6.74%	x8.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	137.81	1.72%	x46
PSA9	37.75	8.02%	x13
PSA8	35.30	4.01%	x12
PSA7	15.09	2.79%	x5.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	699.80	7.27%	x34
PSA9	94.10	4.18%	x4.5
PSA8.5	83.31	4.19%	x4.0
PSA8	43.60	4.53%	x2.1
PSA7	37.91	1.71%	x1.8

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
264
25.05%
$110.05
PSA 9 Mint
454
43.07%
$44.35
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
181
17.17%
$35.54
PSA 7 Near Mint
66
6.26%
$15.37
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
52
4.93%
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PSA 5 Excellent
21
1.99%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
11
1.04%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
0.19%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.09%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Kakuna 33/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.92 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $34.39

$1.92

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$15.37

PSA 7 −$16.55

$35.54

PSA 8 +$1

$44.35

PSA 9 +$8.66

$110.05

PSA 10 +$65.82

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.92 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Kakuna

Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kakuna
National Pokédex #[14]
Card Number 33/102
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKeiji Kinebuchi
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Weedle
Evolves To
Beedrill
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Stiffen
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Kakuna during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Poisonpowder20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Kakuna suspended in its cocoon, enveloped by green leaves, with an intense, focused expression, as white lines radiate outward, emphasizing its hardened shell and defensive stance within the natural environment.

Playability Overview

Kakuna’s defensive abilities can stall damage temporarily, but its limited attacks and high retreat cost make it more of a strategic buffer than an offensive threat.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cocoon HavenPlace this Kakuna card in the center of a page dedicated to Bug-type Pokémon. It can serve as a focal point, with surrounding cards showcasing other Bug-types or Pokémon that evolve from them, emphasizing their growth and transformation.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Yellow Hues / Evolution Stage / Bug Life

Kakuna 33/102