Cacnea 67/127
Set: Platinum Base
Released: Feb 11, 2009
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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 67/127
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorSumiyoshi Kizuki
- Release Date11/02/2009
- SeriesPlatinum
- Expansion Platinum Base
- 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
Attacks
- Sneaky Attack10+

If Cacnea has any Darkness Energy attached to it, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
- Shoot Needle

Flip 2 coins. For each heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and this attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (You can choose the same Pokémon more than once, but you can't do more than 10 damage to that Pokémon in this way.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Cacnea, a spiky, round cactus creature with a yellow crown-like top, reaching out toward a small, red flower in a sandy desert under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Playability Overview
Cacnea's low HP limits its frontline use, but its Sneaky Attack benefits from basic Darkness Energy synergy, while Shoot Needle offers versatile, small incremental damage to disrupt your opponent’s bench.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert RoyaltyThis Cacturne card has a quirky charm with its crown and playful expression. It feels like it deserves a spot in a theme dedicated to unique desert inhabitants. Pair it with other desert-themed Pokémon, maybe some sandstorms or sun-soaked vibes, to create an engaging page that tells a story of resilience and whimsy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Bright Green / Cactus Life / Crowned Creatures




































