Cacturne #2
Cacturne #2 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $35.08, 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.
Demand for Cacturne #2 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Cacturne at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $35.08 (Holofoil).
- From Sandstorm (EX), released 2003.
- Cardmarket values it at €25.13 (EUR).
- Recent averages: €21.33 (7d), €19.52 (30d).
- Rare rarity.
Cacturne price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cacturne #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $30.00
- Mid
- $52.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $17.99
- Mid
- $43.98
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Cacturne #2
Sandstorm placed Cacturne at #2; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. A Grass-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $35.08 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $30.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #2 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Cacnea
- Pokédex
- #332
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Cacturne attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Cacturne #2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Poison Payback
If Cacturne is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Cacturne is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Feint Attack
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poke-Powers, Poke-Bodies or any other effects on that Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Poison Payback
- Attacks
- 1
Cacturne price analysis
What drives the current market value of Cacturne #2.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Holofoil ($35.08), Reverse Holofoil ($22.70).
A $35.08 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $35.08, Cacturne draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €25.13, with an average sold price of €21.89 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.00.
Cacturne price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €21.33, 9.3% above the 30-day average of €19.52.
Latest daily average €25.00 against a trend price of €25.13.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $35.08–$35.08. The most recent snapshot of $35.08 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Cacturne?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Cacturne at $35.08 nets roughly $30.13 on eBay, $30.31 on TCGplayer, $32.98 via Cardmarket, $30.96 on Whatnot or $35.08 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.95.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Cacturne?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cacturne #2 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Cacturne #2.
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 $35.08 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $36.30 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.06 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.32 (3.1% 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.
Cacturne within Sandstorm
By market value Cacturne sits at #36 of 96 in Sandstorm (set median $26.38).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 64%.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Cacturne valuable
- Cacturne is a Grass card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- A $35.08 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Cacturne appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Rare rarity, Cacturne is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Cacturne
- Bulk lots of Cacturne can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Cacturne has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€21.33 and €19.52) to time entries and exits.
- For Cacturne, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Sandstorm was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Cacturne value questions
What is the value of Cacturne?
The current TCGplayer market value is $35.08 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $30.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €25.13.
Should I buy Cacturne?
Short-term momentum is rising (+9.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Cacturne rare?
Cacturne is a Rare card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Cacturne have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($35.08), Reverse Holofoil ($22.70). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Cacturne?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.08. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Cacturne cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
Other Cacturne cards
Cacturne appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
