Kakuna #70
📉 Dip AlertKakuna #70 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $77.50, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Kakuna #70 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Kakuna at a glance
- Short-term trend -14.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €2.12.
- Trades around $77.50 on TCGplayer.
- Set: Skyridge (E-Card, 2003).
- Common rarity.
Kakuna price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Kakuna #70.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $49.99
- Mid
- $74.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $10.85
- Mid
- $16.97
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Kakuna #70
Printed as #70 in Skyridge, Kakuna belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Artwork is by Hisao Nakamura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $77.50, spanning $49.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #70 / 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Weedle
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Kakuna attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Kakuna #70 — the playability layer behind the price.
Exoskeleton
All damage done to Kakuna is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Poisonpowder
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Exoskeleton
- Attacks
- 1
Kakuna price analysis
What drives the current market value of Kakuna #70.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($77.50), Normal ($11.55) — 2 versions in total.
This $77.50 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $77.50 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.12, with an average sold price of €2.31 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.40.
Kakuna price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €2.02, 14.4% below the 30-day average of €2.36.
Latest daily average €2.25 against a trend price of €2.12.
Kakuna has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $77.50 to $77.50; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Kakuna?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $77.50 market translates to a net of about $66.93 (eBay), $67.32 (TCGplayer), $73.28 (Cardmarket), $68.75 (Whatnot) or $77.50 (direct). That $10.57 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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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 Kakuna?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Kakuna #70 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 $77.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $162.27 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $27.42. You need a graded sale of $123.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $63.76 (54.3% 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.
Kakuna within Skyridge
Kakuna ranks #100 of 170 tracked Skyridge cards by market value, against a set median of $88.24.
That is 12% below the middle of the set — a top-42% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Kakuna valuable
- Artwork by Hisao Nakamura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era cards like Kakuna (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- A $77.50 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Kakuna is a Grass card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Kakuna
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.02 and €2.36) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $77.50 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Kakuna, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $77.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Kakuna value questions
What is Kakuna #70 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $77.50 (low $49.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.12.
Is Kakuna a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Kakuna?
Kakuna is a Common card from Skyridge (E-Card 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 Kakuna?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($77.50), Normal ($11.55). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Kakuna?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $77.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Kakuna's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Hisao Nakamura also matters to collector demand.
Other Kakuna cards
Kakuna appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
