Cacnea
Cacnea is a Common Pokémon TCG printing from Sandstorm (#57). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $25.34 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Cacnea suits collectors working on Sandstorm who need the Common slot. Treat $25.34 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Cacnea from Sandstorm?
Cacnea is a Pokémon card in Sandstorm numbered 57. Cacnea (#57) is a chase-tier Common printing in Sandstorm. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes. National Pokédex #331. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Cacnea worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $25.34 for Cacnea. Low and high spread runs $6.00 to $53.10. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $25.34; Normal: $0.52. 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 | 57 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $25.34 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.59 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $25.34 |
| Normal | $0.52 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 50 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Light Punch | Colorless 10 |
| Poison Payback | If Cacnea is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Cacnea is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Cacnea?
Cacnea is listed as Common 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 Cacnea?
Catalog fields: set Sandstorm, rarity Common. 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
Cacnea (#57) is a chase-tier Common printing in Sandstorm. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Cacnea is catalogued as Common printing in Sandstorm, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $25.34 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $25.34; Normal: $0.52).
- 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 $25.34 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Cacnea worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $25.34 for ungraded Cacnea 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 Cacnea from?
Cacnea is listed in Sandstorm (EX) as card #57. 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 Cacnea?
Our catalog lists Cacnea as Common in Sandstorm. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Cacnea good for collectors or players?
Cacnea 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 Cacnea?
Grading only makes sense when Cacnea appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $25.34, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Cacnea?
Finish variants of Cacnea carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $25.34; Normal: $0.52 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.