Question 1

What is the current market value of Kakuna #33?

Accepted Answer

Kakuna from Base is currently trading around $1.13. Week-over-week movement is lower by 2.9%. It is currently 9.7% below the 30-day average of $1.25. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.04 and a peak around $1.92 (78% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Kakuna #33 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The market retraced 2.9% this week, and current pricing sits 41% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $1.04 to $1.92 (78% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 9.7% below its 30-day reference ($1.25). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +9822% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $34.40, while PSA 10 is $112.12.

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. The retreat cost for this card is 2. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Kakuna cards available?

Accepted Answer

Kakuna sits within a broader pool of Kakuna variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.07 and $0.53 (657% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.19), this card is +505%. Notable alternatives include Kakuna #2 (Chaos Rising) at $0.13, Kakuna #14 (151) at $0.20, Kakuna #2 (Chilling Reign) at $0.07, and Kakuna #2 (Vivid Voltage) at $0.07.

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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