Cacnea (Celestial Storm 19) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Cacnea from the Celestial Storm set is a Common card numbered 19 with 60 HP. It features the ability Poison Payback, adding strategic depth to gameplay. Its attack, Light Punch, offers a straightforward offensive option. This card blends simplicity with tactical potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Poison Payback — If Cacnea is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack (even if Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon becomes Poisoned.
• Attack: Light Punch — Deals 10 damage with a single Colorless energy cost.
• Flavor Text: It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
• Set Code: sm7
• Card ID: sm7-19
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Celestial Storm set printing of Cacnea, card number 19. It is a common rarity card and a basic stage Pokémon, making it accessible for collectors and players alike.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Cacnea. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sm7” and card number 19. The illustrator Atsuko Nishida is a notable identifier for this card’s artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard protective sleeves and storage binders are recommended to preserve the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to maintain the vibrant artwork by Atsuko Nishida.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): This set features Cacnea as a basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique Poison Payback ability, emphasizing strategic play involving status conditions. The card’s desert-themed flavor text complements its resilient nature.