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Cacturne

Cacturne

#332 in the Platinum Pokédex • Scarecrow Pokémon

Cacturne

#332 in the Platinum Pokédex • Scarecrow Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

70

250

344

Attack

115

211

361

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

115

211

361

Sp. Def

60

112

240

Speed

55

103

229

Total

475

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Cacnea

Swablu

Cacturne normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Cacturne sprite

Shiny

Cacturne

Scarecrow Pokémon

#332
GrassDark

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

77.4 kg (170.6 lbs)

Abilities

Sand Veil

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Cacturne takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Bug

Fire

Ice

Fighting

Poison

Flying

Resists

Psychic

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
166

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
GrassHuman-Like
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Cacnea

Cacnea

#331

Level 32

Cacturne

Cacturne

#332

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Platinum
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 228

Road 228

Walking in tall grass or a cave5220%

Not during a swarm

Route 228

Road 228

Walking in tall grass or a cave5010%

At night

Route 228

Road 228

Walking in tall grass or a cave5010%

At night

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Sticky BarbSticky Barb
Platinum
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartPoison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.

StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

StartGrowthNormalStatus--20

The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.

StartRevengeFightingPhysical6010010

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

5AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

9GrowthNormalStatus--20

The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.

13Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.

17Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.

21Pin MissileBugPhysical148520

Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

25IngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

29Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

35SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

41Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.

47PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

53Needle ArmGrassPhysical6010015

The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.

59Cotton SporeGrassStatus-8540

The user releases cottonlike spores that cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat.

65SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

71Destiny BondGhostStatus--5

When this move is used, if the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical1010030

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical601005

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sand Veil

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

#331

Cacnea

#171

Swablu

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