A Collector's Field Notes on Cascoon Pokémon Cards
Cascoon through a collector lens — art cues, binder rhythm, and natural pairings with Beautifly and Dustox.
2024-05-10
Popularity Rank: #998
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #964
2019 survey: #774
#998 / 1025
#0268
Cascoon
Cocoon Pokémon
CASCOON makes its protective cocoon by wrapping its body entirely with a fine silk from its mouth. Once the silk goes around its body, it hardens. This POKéMON prepares for its evolution inside the cocoon.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0268
Height
0.7 m
Weight
11.5 kg
Capture rate
120 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
3,825 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Purple
Habitat
Forest
Shape
Ball
Why collectors adore Cascoon
Quick read on why Cascoon clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- A staple in our 🐛 Bugs & Insects crowd — Cascoon is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Cascoon has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Cascoon from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Ascended Heroes
Common
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Lost Origin
Uncommon
Lost Thunder
Uncommon
Roaring Skies
Common
Dragons Exalted
Uncommon
Platinum
Uncommon
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
Legend Maker
Uncommon
Ruby & Sapphire
Uncommon
Showing 10 of 10 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Cascoon spread
A workable spread formula for Cascoon — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Cascoon #27 (Lost Thunder) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Cascoon binder page.
Cascoon #14 (Ascended Heroes) is a reliable choice for any Cascoon binder — good value and classic artwork.
Cascoon #9 (Lost Origin) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Cascoon mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Cascoon chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Lost Thunder
Uncommon
Ascended Heroes
Common
Lost Origin
Uncommon
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Roaring Skies
Common
Dragons Exalted
Uncommon
Platinum
Uncommon
Right page
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
Legend Maker
Uncommon
Ruby & Sapphire
Uncommon
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Cascoon's bug, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Cascoon
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Cascoon
Scene wallpaper — Cascoon
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Cascoon
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Cascoon (マユルド) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for 🐛 Bugs & Insects, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Cascoon's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Marketplaces still surface "cascoon cards" — tag your inventory with species keywords collectors actually type, not just set codes.
Cascoon on the tabletop
Optional competitive context for Cascoon. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Cascoon — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
50
Attack
35
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
25
Sp. Def
25
Speed
15
Total: 205
Players file Cascoon around tier "Past" while Ability Shed Skin (Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-bug Cascoon spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Cascoon — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Cascoon, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
CASCOON makes its protective cocoon by wrapping its body entirely with a fine silk from its mouth. Once the silk goes around its body, it hardens. This POKéMON prepares for its evolution inside the cocoon.
If it is attacked, CASCOON remains motionless however badly it may be hurt. It does so because if it were to move, its body would be weak upon evolution. This POKéMON will also not forget the pain it endured.
To avoid detection by its enemies, it hides motionlessly beneath large leaves and in the gaps of branches. It also attaches dead leaves to its body for camouflage.
Collectors still read Wurmple, Silcoon, Beautifly, Cascoon, and Dustox fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Black) frames Cascoon as one that never forgets any attack it endured while in the cocoon.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Panekon
Spanish
Cascoon
French
Blindalys
Italian
Cascoon
Japanese
マユルド
Japanese (Romaji)
Mayuld
Korean
카스쿤
Chinese (Simplified)
盾甲茧
Chinese (Traditional)
盾甲繭
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