Question 1

What is the current market value of Kakuna #73?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Kakuna in Great Encounters at roughly $0.16. Its 7-day trend is negative at 11.1%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.15), by 4.1%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.05 and a peak around $0.19 (88% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Kakuna #73 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The market retraced 11.1% this week, and current pricing sits 16% below its recent high watermark. With a 88% 90-day spread ($0.05-$0.19), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 4.1% above its 30-day reference ($0.15). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Kakuna #73 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Kakuna appears in Great Encounters, released in 2008. The printed flavor text states: "While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Grass. Kakuna evolves from Weedle. The printed attacks highlight "Stiffen" and "Spit Poison". It is weak to Fire type energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Kakuna cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Kakuna checklist helps contextualize this specific Kakuna print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.03-$3.22, a 10633% band. Against the sample mean of $1.24, this card is -87%. Notable alternatives include Kakuna #2 (Chaos Rising) at $0.03, Kakuna #33 (Base) at $1.07, Kakuna #47 (Base Set 2) at $0.56, and Kakuna #50 (Legendary Collection) at $2.38.

Question 5

What set is Kakuna #73 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Great Encounters entered circulation in 2008. Great Encounters is grouped under the Diamond & Pearl era. With 106 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 18 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Kakuna (#73) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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