Kakuna

Kakuna

Selected Masterpiece • 33/102
Market Price $1.13
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Keiji Kinebuchi

Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2018, with artwork appearing across Base, Gym, and XY-era releases. The work is marked by simple, clear compositions, playful cartoon-inflected forms, and vibrant yet often limited palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Kakuna, a yellow cocoon-like Pokémon, sitting still. It has a simple, oval shape with a pointed end and small eyes. The background features green leaves and lines that suggest a natural setting.”

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.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Grass
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Stiffen

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Kakuna during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

Poisonpowder

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost