Cacturne

Cacturne

Selected Masterpiece • 10/116
Artist Suwama Chiaki
Market Price $1.08
Plasma Freeze Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Suwama Chiaki

Suwama Chiaki has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2006 to 2020, appearing across sets including Sun & Moon, XY, and HeartGold & SoulSilver. The work favors playful, lighthearted scenes with balanced, clear staging and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Cacturne card captures a moment in a desolate landscape, where the Pokémon stands tall against a backdrop of icy terrain and distant cacti. Its unique, spiky silhouette contrasts with the soft, glistening snow, creating a sense of both resilience and solitude. The scene evokes a quiet tension, as Cacturne appears alert and poised, embodying the essence of survival in a harsh environment. This snapshot reflects the character's adaptability and determination in the face of adversity.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Grass
Era
Black & White
Release
08/05/2013

Rapid-Fire Needles

60

Does 30 damage to 1 of your Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Payback

30+

If your opponent has only 1 Prize card left, this attack does 60 more damage and discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost