The Cacnea card from the 2008 Great Encounters set is a foundational Grass-type Pokémon for collectors building complete TCG series.
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
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Featured
Cacnea
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Common
Saya Tsuruta
Card Stock
English
50
Grass
Basic
12
Cacturne
Fire +10
Water -20
1
331
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Sand Attack
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
Attack: Poison Sting (20)
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive 30 days without water.
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