Cacturne – BREAKthrough #88 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Cacturne from the BREAKthrough set is an Uncommon card numbered 88. It boasts a solid 100 HP and features the attack Pin Missile. This card offers a straightforward yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Cacnea)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the BREAKthrough set printing, card number 88, an uncommon rarity featuring Cacturne with two attacks.

Attacks

• Derail: Discards a Special Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Pin Missile: Deals variable damage based on coin flips.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identified by set code xy8 and card number 88.
• Illustrator: match.
• Image: /images/xy8/xy8-88.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No official tournament legality or ban status is provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is an uncommon card that may hold collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Introduces Cacturne as a Stage 1 Darkness-type with tactical attacks like Derail and Pin Missile, emphasizing disruption and variable damage. The set’s artwork and design highlight Cacturne’s desert predator theme.

This printing remains a solid collectible for fans of the Darkness type and desert-themed Pokémon.