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Cards/Cacnea
Cacnea card from the Fantastical Parade set
Illustration by Hajime Kusajima. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Cacnea

A basic Grass Pokemon with a simple single strike attack.

Grass60 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Cacnea has 60 hit points and costs one Grass energy plus one Colorless energy to use its Corkscrew Punch attack.

This attack deals 30 damage but has no additional effects.

Signature attack

Corkscrew Punch

No game text. (30 damage)

Corkscrew Punch is a straightforward move that hits for 30 damage. It lacks special effects so the battle relies on raw power rather than complex mechanics.

Attacks

GC
Corkscrew Punch30

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits into basic Grass decks that focus on quick attacks. It works well for younger players learning to play without managing complicated abilities.

Strengths
  • Simple attack
  • Basic status
  • Low energy cost
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fire
  • No extra effects
  • Low hit points
Pro tip

Use Corkscrew Punch when you need to deal damage quickly without waiting for complex setups.

From the Pokédex

Cacnea is known as the Cactus Pokemon and has a sharp spine that it uses to defend itself.

Note for the parent

Check if your child knows that Fire type cards deal double damage to this Pokemon during the game.

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