Kakuna Collector’s Guide: XY Set

Character Intro

Kakuna from the XY set is an uncommon card numbered 4 with 70 HP. Its single attack, Harden, highlights its defensive theme and makes it a straightforward pick for collections centered on evolving Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Weedle)
• HP: 70
• Attack: Harden — prevents damage from attacks dealing 60 or less during opponent’s next turn
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Flavor Text: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Set: XY (xy1)
• Card Number: 4
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Kakuna card from the XY base set (set code xy1), card number 4. It is an uncommon card illustrated by Kouki Saitou. No other print variants are documented for this exact printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Kakuna card.

Identification Checklist

• Set code: “xy1”
• Card number: “4”
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Grass type, Stage 1 subtype
• Features the Harden attack

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Kakuna card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its gameplay utility centers on its Harden attack, which can mitigate damage from weaker attacks during the opponent’s next turn.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Kouki Saitou.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with acid-free pages to maintain condition over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY (xy1): The base XY set introduced this Kakuna as a solid Stage 1 Grass-type with a defensive Harden attack—ideal for collections focused on early XY expansions or Grass-type Pokémon.
• Other Sets: No other printings or reprints of this exact Kakuna card are known.