Cacnea

Cacnea

Selected Masterpiece • 67/127
Market Price $1.08
Platinum Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Cacnea, a small cactus Pokémon, standing in a sunlit desert landscape. With its playful expression and bright crown, it looks both cheerful and ready for adventure. The sandy terrain stretches out behind it, hinting at the harsh environment it thrives in. This moment captures a sense of resilience and determination, showcasing Cacnea's unique charm in its natural habitat.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
Platinum
Release
11/02/2009

Sneaky Attack

10+

If Cacnea has any Darkness Energy attached to it, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.

Shoot Needle

Flip 2 coins. For each heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and this attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (You can choose the same Pokémon more than once, but you can't do more than 10 damage to that Pokémon in this way.)

Weakness
+10
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost