Cacturne 2/100
Set: Sandstorm
Released: Sep 18, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #332
- Card Number 2/100
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
- Release Date18/09/2003
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Sandstorm
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Poison Payback
If Cacturne is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Cacturne is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Attacks
- Feint Attack



Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies or any other effects on that Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Cacturne lurking menacingly under a shimmering, starry night sky, its piercing eyes glowing as it weaves through desert shadows, exuding a mysterious and eerie presence.
Playability Overview
Cacturne's Poison Payback ability offers strategic value by poisoning attackers upon being hit, but its moderate HP and reliance on a 3-colorless energy Feint Attack limit its competitiveness in faster-paced formats.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Night Forest ShadowsThis card fits well on a moody forest page, especially with its dark, starry night background. Use it as a subtle but intriguing centerpiece next to other spooky or ghost-type Pokémon to keep that shadowy vibe flowing across the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Spooky / Dark Green / Nightscape / Stealth Hunters

















