Cacnea 62/106
Set: Great Encounters
Released: Feb 1, 2008
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About Cacnea
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive 30 days without water.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #331
- Card Number 62/106
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorSaya Tsuruta
- Release Date01/02/2008
- SeriesDiamond & Pearl
- Expansion Great Encounters
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Fire +10
- Resistance
Water -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Grass 
Fire +10 
Water -20 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Sand Attack
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
- Poison Sting20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a round cactus creature raising its spiked arms under a clear night sky, surrounded by desert plants and rocky terrain, exuding a lively and alert presence in its arid environment.
Playability Overview
Cacnea's Sand Attack can disrupt opponents' attacks with a coin flip, while its Poison Sting offers consistent damage and poison status for gradual chip damage, making it a decent stall and status inflicter.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert OasisThis Cacnea card radiates a warm, sunny vibe with its vibrant green and yellow palette. It’s perfect for a “Desert Life” page, ideally placed among other desert-themed Pokémon like Sandshrew or Trapinch. The playful cactus design adds a nice touch of whimsy, so it deserves a spot where it can be the star of the scene.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Cheerful / Bright Colors / Cactus Life / Survival
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