Kakuna #36
🔥 Hot MoveKakuna is card #36 from FireRed & LeafGreen, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $38.64 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 Kakuna #36 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Kakuna at a glance
- Trades around $38.64 on TCGplayer.
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.30.
- 7-day average €1.19; 30-day average €0.81.
Kakuna price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Kakuna #36.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $28.00
- Mid
- $39.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.70
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Kakuna #36
Printed as #36 in FireRed & LeafGreen, Kakuna belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. The card carries 70 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $38.64 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $28.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #36 / 112
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Weedle
- Pokédex
- #14
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Kakuna attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Kakuna #36 — the playability layer behind the price.
Poison Payback
If Kakuna is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Kakuna is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Headbutt
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Poison Payback
- Attacks
- 1
Kakuna price analysis
What drives the current market value of Kakuna #36.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $38.64, Normal at $0.71.
A $38.64 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $38.64 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Kakuna at a trend of €1.30, an average sold price of €0.93 and a near-mint floor of €0.05.
Kakuna price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.19 over 7 days versus €0.81 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+46.9%).
Single-day average: €0.80; Cardmarket trend price €1.30.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $38.64–$38.64. The most recent snapshot of $38.64 sits 100% up that range.
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 · 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 Kakuna?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Kakuna at $38.64 nets roughly $33.22 on eBay, $33.41 on TCGplayer, $36.36 via Cardmarket, $34.13 on Whatnot or $38.64 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.42.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Kakuna #36.
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 #36 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 $38.64 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $44.04 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $84.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $6.00 (7.6% 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Kakuna ranks #59 of 109 tracked FireRed & LeafGreen cards by market value, against a set median of $41.74.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 47%.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Kakuna valuable
- Kakuna is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At $38.64 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Kakuna is a Grass card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Kakuna
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.19 and €0.81) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Kakuna has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $38.64 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Kakuna can realise well above the $28.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $38.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Kakuna value questions
What is Kakuna #36 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $38.64 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $28.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.30.
Will Kakuna hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+46.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Kakuna?
Kakuna is a Uncommon card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Kakuna have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($38.64), Normal ($0.71). 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 $38.64. 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 Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Kakuna cards
Kakuna appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
