Cacturne 27/108

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Set: Power Keepers Released: Feb 2, 2007

Pokémon: Cacturne

Darkness Type Uncommon Illustrator: Ken Sugimori Pull Rate:1 in 15.5 packs (6.5%) Evolves From: Cacnea

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

0.85 $0.04 (4.94%)

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Found in Booster Packs

18.33 $0.42 (2.24%)

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Promotional / Event Release

19.88 $10.06 (33.60%)

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Cacturne 27/108 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	44.63	—	x53
PSA8	19.60	—	x23

Cacturne 27/108 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1
12.50%
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PSA 9 Mint
2
25.00%
$44.63
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
4
50.00%
$19.60
PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
12.50%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
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0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
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0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Cacturne 27/108 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.85 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.16

$0.85

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$19.60

PSA 8 −$11.80

$44.63

PSA 9 +$9.98

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.85 raw cost.

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Cacturne 27/108 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Cacturne
TypeDarkness
National Pokédex #[332]
Card Number 27/108
Card RarityUncommon
Pull Rate1 in 15.5 packs (6.5%)
IllustratorKen Sugimori
LanguageEnglish
Release Date02/02/2007
SeriesEX
Expansion Power Keepers
Evolves From
Cacnea
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Darkness
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Psychic -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Poké-Power: Poison Structure
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Sidney's Stadium is in play, you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Poisoned. This power can't be used if Cacturne is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

Pin Missile20×
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Cacturne standing ominously in a barren desert under a dusky sky, its jagged, cactus-like arms extended as dark clouds loom, creating an eerie and threatening atmosphere.

Playability Overview

Cacturne's ability to poison opposing Pokémon with Sidney's Stadium creates ongoing pressure, while its variable attack can capitalize on luck to deal significant damage, blending status control with risk-reward strategy.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert DilemmaCacturne's eerie vibe pairs perfectly with a "Creepy Desert" theme. Its spiky silhouette and the subtle color palette of browns and yellows evoke a sense of desolation. Position it near other ghostly or spooky Pokémon, like Shuppet or Mismagius, to enhance that haunting atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Eerie / Muted Tones / Poisonous Intent / Survival Mode

Cacturne 27/108