Kakuna – Rising Rivals (#66)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Kakuna (#66) is a Common card from Platinum - Rising Rivals released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Dangerous Evolution attack, The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for an Evolution card that evolves from Kakuna and put it onto Kakuna. (This counts as evolving Kakuna.) Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.30, Cardmarket average sale is €0.06, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.09
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Card Number
- 66
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire +20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Beedrill
Abilities
-
Exoskeleton
Any damage done to Kakuna by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Dangerous Evolution
[Grass]
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for an Evolution card that evolves from Kakuna and put it onto Kakuna. (This counts as evolving Kakuna.) Shuffle your deck afterward.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Kakuna from Rising Rivals (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Kakuna 66 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Kakuna's Dangerous Evolution for Grass energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for an Evolution card...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire +20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Kakuna Cards
Looking for other Kakuna cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Rivals #66 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Common | $0.30 |
�📦 Rising Rivals Set Context
This Kakuna is part of the Rising Rivals expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Kakuna card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Rising Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Kakuna 66 was released in 2009 in the Rising Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Rising Rivals is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Kakuna have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Kakuna card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Kakuna works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.