Cacnea — Plasma Freeze #9 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Cacnea is a Common Basic Grass-type from the Plasma Freeze set, numbered 9. With 70 HP and the Poison Sting attack, it’s a straightforward, distinctive addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Poison Sting (Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Poisoned)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
• Set Code: bw9
• Series: black_white
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Cacnea appears in the Plasma Freeze set as card number 9. It is a Common rarity card with no special print variants. The card’s artwork by Midori Harada is unique to this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artworks for this specific Cacnea card from Plasma Freeze. Identifiers include its set code (bw9), card number (9), and the illustrator’s signature style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple Poison Sting attack offers a chance to poison opponents but lacks damage output, making it more of a niche or collector’s card than a competitive staple.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid illustration and card condition, store this Cacnea card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze: Includes this Cacnea as a Basic Grass-type with the strategic Poison Sting attack. The set focuses on Plasma-themed Pokémon and features unique artwork by Midori Harada for this card. Release date is unknown, and the card is Common with no variants.