Kakuna (HS Unleashed 32) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Kakuna from the HS Unleashed set is an uncommon card numbered 32. It has a solid 80 HP and features the attack Speed Evolution. This card offers a straightforward addition for collectors focusing on the HeartGold & SoulSilver series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Weedle)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Speed Evolution: Search your deck for a card that evolves from Kakuna and put it onto Kakuna. Shuffle afterward.
• Poison Sting: Poisons the Defending Pokémon.

Key Printings

The key printing in HS Unleashed is card number 32 at Uncommon rarity, with no known alternate printings or promotional variants.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identified by set code “hgss2” and card number “32.” Illustrator: Kyoko Umemoto. Image reference: /images/hgss2/hgss2-32.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid illustration and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep the artwork and text clear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: This set includes Kakuna as a Stage 1 Grass-type with a focus on evolution acceleration via its Speed Evolution attack and a status effect with Poison Sting. The set’s style emphasizes Pokémon from the HeartGold & SoulSilver era with detailed artwork and balanced gameplay mechanics.