Cacnea #57
🔥 Hot MoveCacnea is card #57 from Sandstorm, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $32.02 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Cacnea #57 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Cacnea at a glance
- Live market value $32.02 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Common rarity.
- 7-day average €0.40; 30-day average €0.36.
- From Sandstorm (EX), released 2003.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.40.
Cacnea price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cacnea #57.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.75
- Mid
- $40.32
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.40
- Mid
- $0.67
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Cacnea #57
Printed as #57 in Sandstorm, Cacnea belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. The card carries 50 HP and Grass typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $32.02, spanning $5.75–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #57 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Cacnea attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Cacnea #57 — the playability layer behind the price.
Poison Payback
If Cacnea is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Cacnea is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Light Punch
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Poison Payback
- Attacks
- 1
Cacnea price analysis
What drives the current market value of Cacnea #57.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($32.02), Normal ($0.53) — 2 versions in total.
At $32.02, Cacnea draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $32.02 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Cacnea trends at €0.40 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.28, lowest NM €0.03).
Cacnea price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.40 over 7 days versus €0.36 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+11.1%).
Latest daily average €1.50 against a trend price of €0.40.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Cacnea, with a recorded low of $27.04 and high of $32.02; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Cacnea?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Cacnea at $32.02 nets roughly $27.48 on eBay, $27.64 on TCGplayer, $30.07 via Cardmarket, $28.23 on Whatnot or $32.02 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.54.
As a common card, Cacnea sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Cacnea #57.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Cacnea?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cacnea #57 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $32.02 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $29.64 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.00 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-1.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Cacnea within Sandstorm
Within Sandstorm it is the #40 most valuable of 96 tracked cards; the set median is $26.38.
It sits in the top 59% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Cacnea valuable
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $32.02 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Cacnea comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Cacnea appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Grass typing means Cacnea has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Cacnea
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Cacnea can realise well above the $5.75 low end.
- Sandstorm was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Cacnea can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Cacnea, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $32.02 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Cacnea value questions
How much is Cacnea worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $32.02 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $5.75 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.40.
Should I buy Cacnea?
Short-term momentum is rising (+11.1%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Cacnea rare?
Cacnea is a Common card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Cacnea?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($32.02), Normal ($0.53). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Cacnea sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $32.02. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Cacnea cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
Other Cacnea cards
Cacnea appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
