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Cacturne 42/127

Name: Cacturne #42 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-42
Price: 0.58 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon

Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 14 packs (7.1%) Evolves From: Cacnea

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0.58 $0.03 (5.45%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA7	7.50	—	x13

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PSA8	30.00	—	x8.6
PSA7	32.00	—	x9.2

About Cacturne

It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Cacturne
National Pokédex #332
Card Number 42/127
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date11/02/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Platinum Base
Evolves From
Cacnea
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Fire +20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Spike Wound
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. This attack does 50 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Poison Experiment20
You may discard a Grass or Darkness Energy attached to Cacturne. If you discard a Grass Energy, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. If you discard a Darkness Energy, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Cacturne lurking under a crescent moon in a desert at twilight, its eerie eyes glowing as it spreads its arms wide, blending with the dark, prickly landscape and starry purple sky.

Playability Overview

Cacturne’s ability to poison or paralyze while dealing damage makes it a versatile disruptor, but its reliance on discarding energy can limit sustained attacks and requires careful energy management.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert MirageCacturne's eerie stance and ghostly colors really set a unique tone. This card deserves to be part of a "Spooky Desert" page, ideally paired with other Pokémon that evoke a sense of mystery and the harshness of the sand. The green and gray hues can contrast beautifully with more vibrant desert dwellers.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Mysterious / Muted Tones / Desert Survival / Creepy Creatures