Question 1

What is the current market value of Kakuna #73?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Kakuna in Great Encounters at roughly $0.26. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.26. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.25 and $0.27, producing a 8% range and low-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Kakuna #73 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 8% 90-day spread ($0.25-$0.27), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.26), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +77750% premium over raw value. PSA 10 is currently around $202.41.

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. The retreat cost for this card is 2. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

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 +39%. 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 #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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