Cacnea (ex Sandstorm 57) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Cacnea is a Common Basic Grass-type from the Sandstorm set, numbered 57. It has 50 HP, the ability Poison Payback, and a single attack, Light Punch—making it a straightforward option for basic strategies.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Poison Payback (Poison the Attacking Pokémon if Cacnea is damaged)
• Attack: Light Punch (10 damage, costs 1 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None
• Image URL: /images/ex2/ex2-57.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Cacnea from the ex Sandstorm set, card number 57. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions for this card. Identification relies on the set code “ex2,” card number “57,” and the illustrator Atsuko Nishida’s artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Its gameplay centers on its Poké-Body ability, which can strategically poison opponents attacking it, even if Cacnea is knocked out.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card from the ex series, preserving condition is key. Store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Atsuko Nishida.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Sandstorm: This set features Cacnea as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique poison retaliation ability. It fits into the set’s theme of desert and sandstorm environments, though specific release date details are unknown.