Cacturne
Cacturne is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Sandstorm (#2). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $20.99 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Cacturne suits collectors working on Sandstorm who need the Rare Holo slot. Treat $20.99 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Cacturne from Sandstorm?
Cacturne is a Pokémon card in Sandstorm numbered 2. It evolves from Cacnea. National Pokédex #332. 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.
What is Cacturne worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $20.99 for Cacturne. Low and high spread runs $17.00 to $200.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $20.99; Holofoil: $24.77. 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 | Sandstorm |
|---|---|
| Number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $20.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €12.86 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $20.99 |
| Holofoil | $24.77 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Cacnea |
| Feint Attack | ColorlessColorlessColorless Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies or any other effects on that Pokémon. |
| Poison Payback | If Cacturne is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Cacturne is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Cacturne?
Cacturne is listed as Rare Holo in Sandstorm. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. 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.
What are the key details for Cacturne?
Catalog fields: set Sandstorm, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. 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 (#2) is a chase-tier Rare Holo printing in Sandstorm. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Cacturne is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Sandstorm, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $20.99 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $20.99; Holofoil: $24.77).
- Illustrator Atsuko Nishida has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $20.99 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 $20.99 for ungraded Cacturne from Sandstorm. 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 Sandstorm (EX) as card #2. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Cacturne?
Our catalog lists Cacturne as Rare Holo in Sandstorm. 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 Sandstorm. 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.
Should I grade Cacturne?
Grading only makes sense when Cacturne appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $20.99, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Cacturne?
Finish variants of Cacturne carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $20.99; Holofoil: $24.77 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.