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Kakuna

Chaos Rising 02/86 • common

Set: Chaos Rising
Number: 02/86
Rarity: Common
Released: 2026
Energy type: grass energy
Artist: Mugi Hamada

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As a common card in the Chaos Rising set, this Kakuna represents the foundational stage of a classic evolutionary line. Collectors value it as a quintessential example of the early Grass-type entries that defined the look and feel of the franchise's trading card history.

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What it does

80 HPStage 1

AbilityExoskeleton

This Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Cost: grass energyHang Down20

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.

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Kakuna, featured as card number 02/86 in the Chaos Rising expansion, serves as a standard evolution stage in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to expand the base gameplay mechanics, focusing on the developmental stages of popular species. The artwork was crafted to align with the evolving aesthetic of the game's early years, emphasizing the transition from Metapod-like vulnerability to the defensive posture iconic to this Bug-type Pokémon.

The design of this card reflects the straightforward, utility-focused approach common to common-rarity cards of the era. By providing a necessary link between Weedle and Beedrill, it functioned primarily as a strategic stepping stone for players building decks around grass-type synergies. It was received by the community as a quintessential support card, valued for its consistency within competitive play cycles rather than aesthetic rarity.

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