Cacturne (Celestial Storm 20) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Cacturne from the Celestial Storm set is an Uncommon Stage 1 Grass-type with 110 HP. It features the ability Poison Payback and the attack Feint Attack. This card is numbered 20 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Ability: Poison Payback – If damaged while active, the attacking Pokémon becomes Poisoned.
• Attack: Feint Attack – Deals 50 damage to one opponent’s Pokémon, ignoring Weakness, Resistance, and other effects.
• Type: Grass
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
• Set Code: sm7
• Stage: Stage 1
• Subtypes: Stage 1
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Celestial Storm set, card number 20, classified as Uncommon. It is a Stage 1 card evolving from Cacnea, with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm7,” card number 20, and the distinctive artwork by Atsuko Nishida.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status is unknown. The card’s ability, Poison Payback, offers strategic value by poisoning attackers, while Feint Attack provides reliable damage unaffected by common modifiers. Its Fire weakness and low retreat cost should be considered in deck building.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): This set includes the Cacturne card as an Uncommon Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with a unique ability and a straightforward attack, fitting well into thematic decks focused on status effects and tactical damage. Release date is unknown.