Kakuna (Team Up 4) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kakuna from the Team Up set is an Uncommon card with 80 HP. It features the ability Grass Cushion and the attack Bug Bite. This card is numbered 4 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Weedle)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Grass Cushion — reduces damage taken by 30 if Grass Energy is attached
• Attack: Bug Bite — costs 2 Colorless Energy, deals 20 damage
• Flavor Text: “Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.”
• Illustrator: Yuka Morii
• Set: Team Up (sm9)
• Card Number: 4
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Team Up set printing of Kakuna, card number 4, illustrated by Yuka Morii. It is a Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique defensive ability, Grass Cushion, which helps reduce incoming damage when Grass Energy is attached.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants or alternate artworks. It can be identified by its set code “sm9,” card number 4, and the distinctive illustration by Yuka Morii. The card’s retreat cost of 3 and the Grass Cushion ability are notable gameplay identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to reduce damage when Grass Energy is attached may offer strategic defensive value in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon Kakuna card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Yuka Morii. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with acid-free pages will help maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set introduced Kakuna as a Grass-type Stage 1 with a defensive ability, fitting the set’s theme of Pokémon teamwork and synergy. The card’s moderate HP and retreat cost reflect its cautious, protective nature.