Sunkern
Sunkern is a Common Pokémon TCG printing from Neo Genesis (#78). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.80 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Sunkern suits collectors working on Neo Genesis who need the Common 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 Sunkern from Neo Genesis?
Sunkern is a Pokémon card in Neo Genesis numbered 78. It may drop out of the sky suddenly. If attacked by a Spearow, it violently shakes its leaves. National Pokédex #191. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Sunkern worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.80 for Sunkern. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to $19.98. Per-finish references: unlimited: $0.80; 1stEdition: $1.88. 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 | Neo Genesis |
|---|---|
| Number | 78 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.80 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.67 |
| unlimited | $0.80 |
| 1stEdition | $1.88 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 40 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Growth | Grass Flip a coin. If heads, you may attach up to 2 Grass Energy cards from your hand to Sunkern. |
| Mega Drain | GrassGrassGrass 30 Remove a number of damage counters from Sunkern equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Sunkern has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Sunkern?
Sunkern is listed as Common in Neo Genesis. 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 Sunkern?
Catalog fields: set Neo Genesis, rarity Common. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. 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
Sunkern from Neo Genesis should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Sunkern is catalogued as Common printing in Neo Genesis, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $0.80 across finishes (unlimited: $0.80; 1stEdition: $1.88).
- Illustrator Kagemaru Himeno 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 $0.80 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Sunkern worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.80 for ungraded Sunkern from Neo Genesis. 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 Sunkern from?
Sunkern is listed in Neo Genesis (Neo) as card #78. 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 Sunkern?
Our catalog lists Sunkern as Common in Neo Genesis. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Sunkern good for collectors or players?
Sunkern includes gameplay stats in Neo Genesis. 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 Sunkern?
Finish variants of Sunkern carry separate market listings. unlimited: $0.80; 1stEdition: $1.88 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.