Cacnea 19/168
Set: Celestial Storm
Released: Aug 3, 2018
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About Cacnea
It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #331
- Card Number 19/168
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
- Release Date03/08/2018
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Celestial Storm
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Abilities
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Ability:
Poison Payback
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Attacks
- Light Punch10

Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Cacnea emerging from swirling sands, its wide eyes alert and spiky body ready. Sunlight filters softly, highlighting its green and blue hues against the desert’s golden backdrop.
Playability Overview
Cacnea's Poison Payback ability offers strategic poison status even after being knocked out, but its low HP and weak attack limit its viability in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert OasisPlace Cacnea in the center of a desert-themed page. Its cactus design fits perfectly with other Ground or Grass types, creating a vibrant contrast against sandy backgrounds. Pair it with Pokémon like Sandshrew or Trapinch for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Bright Green / Cactus Crew / Sun-soaked
















