Cacnea (Battle Styles 4) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Cacnea is a Common from the Battle Styles set, card number 4. With 70 HP and straightforward attacks like Beat, it’s a simple, accessible addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Zzzt (10 damage, Colorless cost)
• Beat (20 damage, Grass + Colorless cost)
• Flavor Text: It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
• Illustrator: Kazuma Koda
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh5
• Card Number: 4

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Battle Styles (set code swsh5) as card number 4. It is a Common illustrated by Kazuma Koda and features two simple attacks, Zzzt and Beat, making it approachable for new players and collectors focused on basic Grass-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identifiers include Common rarity, regulation mark E, and Kazuma Koda’s distinctive artwork. Notable gameplay traits are a Retreat Cost of 2 and a Fire ×2 weakness.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card’s tournament legality status is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it suits both casual play and collection. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to preserve the artwork and surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles (swsh5): Introduces Cacnea as a basic Grass-type with straightforward attacks suited to early gameplay. The desert-themed flavor text complements the set’s dynamic battle focus and fits neatly within the Sword & Shield series.