Cacnea – Crystal Guardians #47 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Cacnea is a Common Pokémon card from the Crystal Guardians set, numbered 47. It has a modest 50 HP and features the attack Rising Lunge. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Cacnea
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Call for Family: Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle afterward.
• Rising Lunge: Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “Crystal Guardians” set, card number 47, illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya. It is classified as a Common rarity card and features no alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this Cacnea card
• Set code: “ex14”
• Card ID: “ex14-47”
• Image: /images/ex14/ex14-47.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collectible value within the Crystal Guardians set.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians: This set includes Cacnea as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with utility-focused attacks. The card’s straightforward design and moderate HP make it a solid representation of early-stage Pokémon in the ex series.