Question 1

What is the current market value of Kakuna #33?

Accepted Answer

For Kakuna in Base, the current reference price is $1.23. Week-over-week movement is lower by 21.7%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $1.75, this card is now 29.9% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.86 and a peak around $3.84 (242% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Kakuna #33 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 21.7% over 7 days, with the card now 68% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.86 and $3.84 create a 242% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($1.75), the card is trading 29.9% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Kakuna #33 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Kakuna appears in Base, released in 1999. Card flavor text reads: "Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Grass. Kakuna evolves from Weedle. The printed attacks highlight "Stiffen" and "Poisonpowder". The card has a weakness to Fire. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Kakuna cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Kakuna checklist helps contextualize this specific Kakuna print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.03-$3.41, a 11267% band. Against the sample mean of $1.11, this card is +11%. Notable alternatives include Kakuna #2 (Chaos Rising) at $0.03, Kakuna #47 (Base Set 2) at $0.59, Kakuna #50 (Legendary Collection) at $2.25, and Kakuna #2 (Plasma Freeze) at $0.17.

Question 5

What set is Kakuna #33 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base entered circulation in 1999. Series classification for this set is Base. With 102 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Kakuna (#33) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

Kakuna #33

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