
Kakuna is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It was illustrated by Kouki Saitou and is part of the XY set, released in the early-modern era (2014). The…
Kakuna is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the XY set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 4/146 and is classified as Uncommon. The XY set was released on February 5, 2014.
The card includes the flavor text: “Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.”.
Card name: Kakuna
Card number: 4/146
Set: XY
Series: XY
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 70
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: February 5, 2014
National Pokédex number: 14
Kakuna is most often collected as part of a complete XY 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.
Kakuna was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Kakuna is about $0.61. Recent listings range from roughly $0.25 (low) to
For context, the XY set has a median card value near $0.89 and an average near $5.60, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +30% over the last 7 days and +37% 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 XY set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Kakuna 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.
As an Uncommon card, Kakuna sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Kakuna appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 50 (around $99.00), Skyridge 70 (around $40.66) and FireRed & LeafGreen 36 (around $37.00).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Kakuna pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the XY set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the XY set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.61; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Kakuna is from the XY set (XY series), numbered 4/146 with the Uncommon rarity.
Kakuna is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.61, within a recent range of roughly $0.25 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As an Uncommon card, Kakuna sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The XY set was released on February 5, 2014.
Yes. Kakuna appears on 21 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.