Koga’s Kakuna 47/132

Name: Koga's Kakuna #47 - Gym Challenge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: gym2-47
Price: 6.3 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Gym Challenge Released: Oct 16, 2000

Pokémon

Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 14 packs (7.1%) Evolves From: Koga's Weedle Evolves To: Beedrill

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first Edition

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6.30 $0.51 (8.81%)

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unlimited

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2.54 $0.31 (13.90%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	134.46	—	x21
PSA9	26.13	—	x4.1
PSA8	31.21	—	x5.0
PSA7	6.04	—	x1.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	17.40	—	x6.9
PSA8	11.00	—	x4.3
PSA7	6.00	—	x2.4

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kyogre, Kakuna
National Pokédex #14
Card Number 47/132
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date16/10/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Challenge
Evolves From
Koga's 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 Points60 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Pokémon Power: Emerge
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for an Evolution card named Koga's Beedrill and put it on Koga's Kakuna. (This counts as evolving Koga's Kakuna.) Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Koga's Kakuna is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Toxic Secretion
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. It now takes 20 Poison damage instead of 10 after each player's turn (even if it was already Poisoned).

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Kakuna emerging powerfully from its cocoon, surrounded by radiant beams of light that emphasize its transformation and strength, with its red eyes glowing intensely against a dark, dynamic background.

Playability Overview

Koga's Kakuna offers strategic value by enabling quick evolution into Koga’s Beedrill and applying increasing poison damage, but its reliance on coin flips and a two-energy retreat cost limit consistent effectiveness.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Bug's HavenThis Koga's Kakuna card has a unique vibe with its bright green background and the detailed art that showcases its cocoon form. It feels like it belongs in a "Bug Life" section, especially alongside other Pokémon that represent the life cycle of insects. The tranquil setting emphasizes the transformation theme, making it a great fit for a peaceful, nature-inspired page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Bright Colorful / Transformation / Evolution Cycle