Cacturne
Cacturne is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Great Encounters (#34). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.75 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2008. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Cacturne suits collectors working on Great Encounters who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Cacturne from Great Encounters?
Cacturne is a Pokémon card in Great Encounters numbered 34. It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat. National Pokédex #332. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Cacturne worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.75 for Cacturne. Low and high spread runs $1.15 to $41.10. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $2.75; Normal: $0.65. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Great Encounters |
|---|---|
| Number | 34 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.75 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $2.75 |
| Normal | $0.65 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Darkness |
| Evolves from | Cacnea |
| Pin Missile | ColorlessColorless 20× Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads. |
| Needle Arm | DarknessColorlessColorless 50+ If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage. |
| Weakness | Fire +20 |
How collectible is Cacturne?
Cacturne is listed as Uncommon in Great Encounters. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Cacturne?
Catalog fields: set Great Encounters, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Midori Harada. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Cacturne from Great Encounters should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Cacturne is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Great Encounters, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.75 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $2.75; Normal: $0.65).
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.75 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Cacturne worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.75 for ungraded Cacturne from Great Encounters. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Cacturne from?
Cacturne is listed in Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl) as card #34. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Cacturne?
Our catalog lists Cacturne as Uncommon in Great Encounters. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Cacturne good for collectors or players?
Cacturne includes gameplay stats in Great Encounters. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Cacturne?
Finish variants of Cacturne carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $2.75; Normal: $0.65 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.