Silcoon 43/109
Pokemon card from Ruby & Sapphire · released Jul 1, 2003
Silcoon is an Uncommon Grass-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 43/109 in Ruby & Sapphire (released Jul 1, 2003), illustrated by Hajime Kusajima. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$10.15 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$10.15.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$2.27 | ~$0.85 | ~$2.03 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$10.15 | ~$19.00 | ~$36.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Ruby & Sapphire |
| Number | 43/109 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Grass |
| HP | 60 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Wurmple |
| Artist | Hajime Kusajima |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number43/109Card 43 of the 109 in the main Ruby & Sapphire list.
- Set symbol
The small Ruby & Sapphire symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Hajime Kusajima” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-BODY: Hard CocoonDuring your opponent's turn, if Silcoon would be damaged by an opponent's attack (after applying Weakness and Resistance), flip a coin. If heads, reduce that damage by 30.
Gooey Thread10The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Silcoon printings
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All Silcoon cards · Ruby & Sapphire price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.