Cacturne Collector’s Guide: Crimson Invasion #6

Character Intro

Cacturne (#6) is a Rare from the Crimson Invasion set with 110 HP and the standout attack Spike Rend. A clean addition for collectors seeking unique cards from this series.

Quick Facts

• HP: 110
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Cacnea)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• No resistances
• Attacks:
• Spike Rend: Does 30+ damage, with an additional 60 damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon already has damage counters.
• Hunt: Switches one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon and deals 40 damage to the new Active Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.”
• Illustrator: Mina Nakai
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Cacturne card from the Crimson Invasion set, card number 6. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sm4” and the card number “6” within the Crimson Invasion series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Specific tournament usage is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): This set features a variety of Grass-type Pokémon including this rare Cacturne, emphasizing desert and nocturnal themes. The set’s artwork and mechanics highlight strategic switching and damage manipulation, as seen in Cacturne’s “Hunt” and “Spike Rend” attacks.

For collectors and players alike, this Cacturne card offers a visually compelling and tactically interesting addition to any Grass-type deck or collection.