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Kakuna
Base 33/102 • uncommon
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 33/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $1.47
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Kakuna during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Kakuna card is part of the original Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released by Wizards of the Coast in North America in 1999. This set served as the foundational introduction to the franchise, translating the core mechanics of the Game Boy titles into a collectible card game format. Kakuna, an uncommon grass-type evolution, was designed to bridge the gap between the starter Caterpie and the final stage, Beedrill, reflecting the game's emphasis on evolution as a primary method of progression.
The artwork for this card was provided by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic illustrators in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita utilized a clean, watercolor-influenced style that became the visual hallmark of the early sets. The design aimed to balance the menacing, cocoon-like aesthetic of the character with the simplified, accessible look required for the global launch. The card remains a nostalgic staple for early collectors who experienced the initial craze during the late 1990s.
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