Cacturne, Great Encounters 34/106, uncommon

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Cacturne

Great Encounters 34/106 • uncommon

Set: Great Encounters
Number: 34/106
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2008
Energy type: darkness energy
Market price: $0.59
Artist: Midori Harada

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What it's worth

$0.59market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$0.58 – $0.71 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a darkness-type card, this Cacturne reflects a specific elemental shift that changes how it interacts with other creatures during play. Being part of an uncommon rarity tier makes this a sought-after piece for those looking to round out their collection with distinct, tactical options.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyPin Missile20×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Cost: darkness energy colorless energy colorless energyNeedle Arm50+

If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weaknessfire energy+20Resistancepsychic energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cacturne (34/106) was released as part of the Great Encounters expansion in early 2008. This set was notable for its focus on Pokémon from the Sinnoh region and represented the third generation of the Diamond & Pearl TCG series, which introduced new mechanics like Pokémon LV.X to the competitive landscape.

The card features an illustration by Midori Harada, an artist well-regarded for her distinctively textured and painterly style. In this piece, Harada emphasizes the desert-dwelling, nocturnal nature of Cacturne, capturing the creature's menacing, Scarecrow-like silhouette against a muted background that reinforces its Grass and Darkness typing.

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About

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