Kakuna 33/102

Name: Kakuna #33 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-33
Price: 1.22 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

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

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unlimited

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1.22 $0.02 (1.61%)

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unlimited Shadowless

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3.28 $0.31 (10.44%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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20.59 $0.52 (2.59%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	105.44	5.96%	x86
PSA9	43.32	25.93%	x36
PSA8	38.11	3.67%	x31
PSA7	16.90	—	x14

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	141.12	—	x43
PSA9	37.38	—	x11
PSA8	32.37	3.75%	x9.9
PSA7	14.68	—	x4.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	707.96	18.63%	x34
PSA9	91.36	0.04%	x4.4
PSA8.5	36.00	—	x1.7
PSA8	48.94	1.31%	x2.4
PSA7	29.67	13.45%	x1.4

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