During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Kakuna by attacks is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 19% 90-day spread ($0.25-$0.30), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.25), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +77750% premium over raw value.
PSA 10 is currently around $202.41.
Latest market snapshots place Kakuna in Great Encounters at roughly $0.26. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.
It now sits 2.1% above its 30-day average of $0.25. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.25 and $0.30, producing a 19% range and low-volatility behavior.
The listed rarity for this print is Common.
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.
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.
A wider Kakuna checklist helps contextualize this specific Kakuna print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.10 and $0.28 (180% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.15), this card is +71%.
Notable alternatives include Kakuna #2 (Primal Clash) at $0.15, Kakuna #6 (Evolutions) at $0.13, Kakuna #4 (XY) at $0.28, and Kakuna #2 (Chilling Reign) at $0.10.
