Cacnea Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates #4

Character Intro

Cacnea is a Common Pokémon card from the Shining Fates set, numbered 4. It has 70 HP and features the attack Pierce. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection with its simple design and reliable stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Pierce (50 damage, costs 2 Grass Energy)
• Flavor Text: It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh45
• Illustrator: Uta
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Cacnea appears in the Sword & Shield expansion “Shining Fates” as card number 4. It is a common rarity card with no abilities and a single attack called Pierce, which deals 50 damage for two Grass Energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “swsh45,” card number 4, and illustrator Uta’s distinctive artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve condition. Given its basic status and moderate retreat cost, it is a solid candidate for casual play or collection display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates (swsh45): Features Cacnea as a hardy desert-dwelling Grass-type with a straightforward attack and common rarity, fitting well into thematic decks focused on resilience and desert habitats.