Kakuna 70/144
Set: Skyridge
Released: May 12, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #14
- Card Number 70/144
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorHisao Nakamura
- Release Date12/05/2003
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Skyridge
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Exoskeleton
All damage by attacks to Kakuna is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks
- Poisonpowder

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Kakuna floating above a rushing river surrounded by rugged cliffs and dense greenery, its golden exoskeleton gleaming ominously as it prepares to defend itself with silent determination.
Playability Overview
Kakuna’s damage reduction ability offers survivability, but its low HP and single attack limit its strategic value primarily to stalling and evolving into stronger Pokémon.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Bug EvolutionKakuna's art has a unique simplicity that captures its transformation stage perfectly. I’d suggest placing it on a "Cocoon Stage" page alongside other Pokémon in their evolution phases. The soft greens in the background create a tranquil vibe, making it a great fit next to Metapod or other Bug types in similar poses.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Minimalist / Evolutionary Path / Transformation















