Cacturne 34 / 106 Pokemon Card from Great Encounters Set
Cacturne is a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It is illustrated by artist Midori Harada and is part of the Great Encounters set from the Diamond &…
Set: Great Encounters
Number: 34/106
Rarity: Uncommon
Set
About the Cacturne Pokémon Card
Cacturne is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Great Encounters set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 34/106 and is classified as Uncommon. The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
The card includes the flavor text: “It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.”.
Cacturne Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Cacturne
Card number: 34/106
Set: Great Encounters
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Darkness
HP: 80
Artist: Midori Harada
Release date: February 1, 2008
National Pokédex number: 332
Why Collect the Cacturne Pokémon Card?
Cacturne is most often collected as part of a complete Great Encounters set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Cacturne Pokémon Card
Cacturne was illustrated by Midori Harada.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Cacturne Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Cacturne is about
.75. Recent listings range from roughly
.15 (low) to $41.10 (high), with a mid-point near
.69. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Great Encounters set has a median card value near $5.10 and an average near
6.27, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -42% over the last 7 days and -33% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Great Encounters set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Cacturne Pokémon Card
Whether Cacturne is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 16 copies of this card, of which 11 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 68.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Cacturne Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Cacturne sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 16 copies to date.
Other Printings of Cacturne
Cacturne appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Sandstorm 2 (around
4.77), Power Keepers 27 (around
3.75) and Platinum 42 (around $3.84).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Cacturne Pokémon Card
The Cacturne pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Great Encounters set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.75; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Cacturne card from?
Cacturne is from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 34/106 with the Uncommon rarity.
What rarity is the Cacturne card?
Cacturne is classified as Uncommon.
How much is the Cacturne 34/106 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.75, within a recent range of roughly
.15 to $41.10. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Cacturne card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 16 copies so far, with about 68.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Cacturne?
PSA has graded 16 copies, of which 11 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 68.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Cacturne card?
As an Uncommon card, Cacturne sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
When was the Great Encounters set released?
The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
Are there other printings of Cacturne?
Yes. Cacturne appears on 10 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
