Koga's Kakuna
Koga's Kakuna is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Gym Challenge (#47). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.61 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Koga's Kakuna suits collectors working on Gym Challenge who need the Uncommon slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Koga's Kakuna from Gym Challenge?
Koga's Kakuna is a Pokémon card in Gym Challenge numbered 47. It evolves from Koga's Weedle. National Pokédex #14. 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 Koga's Kakuna worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.61 for Koga's Kakuna. Low and high spread runs $1.08 to $45.99. Per-finish references: unlimited: $2.61; 1stEdition: $6.30. 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 | Gym Challenge |
|---|---|
| Number | 47 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.61 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.15 |
| unlimited | $2.61 |
| 1stEdition | $6.30 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Koga's Weedle |
| Toxic Secretion | Grass Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. It now takes 20 Poison damage instead of 10 after each player's turn (even if it was already Poisoned). |
| Emerge | Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for an Evolution card named Koga's Beedrill and put it on Koga's Kakuna. (This counts as evolving Koga's Kakuna.) Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Koga's Kakuna is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Koga's Kakuna?
Koga's Kakuna is listed as Uncommon in Gym Challenge. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. 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 Koga's Kakuna?
Catalog fields: set Gym Challenge, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. 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
Koga's Kakuna (#47) is a promo-line printing from Gym Challenge where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Koga's Kakuna is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Gym Challenge, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.61 across finishes (unlimited: $2.61; 1stEdition: $6.30).
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.61 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Koga's Kakuna worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.61 for ungraded Koga's Kakuna from Gym Challenge. 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 Koga's Kakuna from?
Koga's Kakuna is listed in Gym Challenge (Gym) as card #47. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Koga's Kakuna?
Our catalog lists Koga's Kakuna as Uncommon in Gym Challenge. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Koga's Kakuna good for collectors or players?
Koga's Kakuna includes gameplay stats in Gym Challenge. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Koga's Kakuna?
Finish variants of Koga's Kakuna carry separate market listings. unlimited: $2.61; 1stEdition: $6.30 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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