Cacturne Collector’s Guide: Battle Styles #5

Character Intro

Cacturne from the Battle Styles set is an Uncommon card with 120 HP. It features the striking attack Spiny Punch and a sharp, desert-inspired design. As card number 5 in the set, it appeals to collectors who appreciate unique Pokémon styles.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Cacnea)
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Cacturne appears in the Battle Styles set, card number 5. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.

Attacks

• Pull: Switch one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
• Spiny Punch: Deals 60 damage, plus an additional 70 damage if Darkness Energy is attached.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card.

• Set code: swsh5
• Regulation mark: E
• Card number: 5
• Image reference: /images/swsh5/swsh5-5.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack interaction with Darkness Energy may offer interesting strategic options in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining clean surfaces and sharp edges will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Cacturne as a Stage 1 Grass-type with versatile attacks, emphasizing strategic bench manipulation and conditional damage boosts. This set highlights Cacturne’s desert-themed flavor and tactical potential.

This guide covers the exact Battle Styles printing of Cacturne, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.