Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. This attack does 50 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
You may discard a Grass or Darkness Energy attached to Cacturne. If you discard a Grass Energy, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. If you discard a Darkness Energy, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Release year for Platinum is 2009. Platinum is grouped under the Platinum era.
The checklist contains 133 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Within this set, Cacturne is card number 42 with a Uncommon designation.
Cacturne is a Platinum card from the 2009 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat." Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 90.
Energy typing is Grass. This card evolves from Cacnea.
Notable move text references "Spike Wound" and "Poison Experiment". It is weak to Fire type energy.
Cacturne (Platinum) is presently valued at about $0.55 in raw condition. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability.
That is close to the 30-day average of $0.54. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.48 to $0.56 (15% spread), a low-volatility profile.
This version is categorized as Uncommon.
A wider Cacturne checklist helps contextualize this specific Cacturne print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.13 and $18.39 (14046% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($3.23), this card is -83%.
Notable alternatives include Cacturne #88 (BREAKthrough) at $0.16, Cacturne #5 (Battle Styles) at $0.17, Cacturne #6 (Scarlet & Violet) at $0.13, and Cacturne #20 (Celestial Storm) at $0.20.
Current valuation lens: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.48 and $0.56 create a 15% band, matching a low-volatility profile.
Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.54). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.
