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Cacnea

Sandstorm 57/100 • common

Set: Sandstorm
Number: 57/100
Rarity: Common
Released: 2003
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.59
Artist: Atsuko Nishida

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$0.59market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$0.50 – $0.59 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This grass-type Cacnea serves as an entry in the Sandstorm set, representing a foundational piece for those focusing on the early expansions of this card series. As a common card, it provides a accessible look at the creature's design, making it a reliable building block for any collection centered on its specific regional release.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Poké-BodyPoison Payback

If Cacnea is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Cacnea is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Cost: colorless energyLight Punch10

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Cacnea card was released in 2003 as part of the EX Sandstorm expansion, the second major set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX Series. Developed by The Pokémon Company and published by Nintendo, this era marked a significant mechanical shift as the TCG transitioned to the EX engine, focusing on more powerful Pokémon-ex cards and thematic integration with the Hoenn region introduced in the Ruby and Sapphire video games.

Illustrated by the prolific artist Hiromi Ito, the card captures Cacnea in its natural arid environment. Ito, known for a clean and expressive illustrative style, emphasizes the cactus-like features of the Grass-type Pokémon to align with the desert-themed expansion. As a common card, it served as a foundational building block for players constructing deck themes around the then-new Hoenn generation, receiving standard recognition among players for its accessibility and consistent aesthetic design.

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