Cacnea (ex2-58) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Cacnea is a Common Pokémon card from the Sandstorm set, numbered 58. With 50 HP and the Poison Sting attack, it’s a simple, thematic pickup for collections that highlight desert-focused or early-ex era Grass-types.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Attack: Poison Sting — Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Poisoned and takes 10 damage.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sandstorm set (ex2), identified by card number 58. It is a Common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “ex2,” the card number 58, and the illustrator Midori Harada. The artwork and Grass-type symbol also help confirm the card at a glance.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a sleeve (and top-loader if desired) to prevent edge wear and scratches.
• Store away from direct sunlight and moisture to avoid fading and warping.
• Handle by the edges and avoid bending, as commons can show wear quickly in binders and bulk boxes.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): Features Cacnea as a Basic Grass-type with a straightforward Poison Sting attack—suited to collections centered on early-ex series cards or Grass-type themes.