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Cacturne ex
Emerald 91/106 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Emerald
- Number
- 91/106
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $15.00
- Artist
- Hikaru Koike
What it does
As long as Cacturne ex is your Active Pokémon, your opponent can't attach any Special Energy cards (except for Darkness and Metal Energy cards) from his or her hand to his or her Active Pokémon.
The Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Cacturne ex was released in 2005 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled EX Emerald. This set was designed to tie into the Pokémon Emerald video game, which had recently launched for the Game Boy Advance. The 'ex' mechanic, introduced during the EX series of the game, featured Pokémon with significantly higher hit points and powerful attacks, balancing their increased strength with the rule that an opponent took two prize cards instead of one when an ex Pokémon was knocked out.
The card features artwork by illustrator Ryo Ueda, known for his dynamic and sometimes slightly darker interpretations of Pokémon during this era. In this piece, Cacturne is depicted in a menacing stance that reflects its Grass and Dark typing from the video game. Upon its release, the card was sought after by competitive players for its 'Feint Attack' and 'Spiral Drain' abilities, though it remained a secondary interest compared to the set's primary legendary cover Pokémon.
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