Cacturne

Cacturne

Selected Masterpiece • 34/106
Artist Midori Harada
Market Price $2.33
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Midori Harada

Midori Harada has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2024, spanning more than 350 illustrations. Across EX, Diamond & Pearl, and Sun & Moon, the work favors vibrant, playful color and clear, character-forward compositions with occasional action-driven framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Cacturne standing in a desolate landscape, its spiky silhouette contrasting sharply against the muted background. This scene captures the essence of a creature that thrives in harsh conditions, evoking a sense of resilience and survival. Cacturne's expression hints at a watchful nature, as if it is patiently waiting for the right moment to act. The overall atmosphere conveys a quiet intensity, reflecting the Pokémon's role as a hunter in its arid environment.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Darkness
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Pin Missile

20×

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

Needle Arm

50+

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

Weakness
+20
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost