Cacnea

#0331 in the National Pokédex • Cactus Pokémon

Cacnea

#0331 in the National Pokédex • Cactus Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

157

295

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

157

295

Sp. Def

196

Speed

185

Total

335

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.

Flygon

Cacturne

Normal

Shiny

Cacnea

Cactus Pokémon

#0331

Grass

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

51.3 kg (113.1 lbs)

Abilities

Sand Veil Water AbsorbHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

2×

Ice

2×

Poison

2×

Flying

2×

Bug

2×

Resists

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Cacnea #0331	Level 32	Cacturne #0332

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
5	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100	25	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
9	Growth	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Raises the SPCL. ATK rating.
13	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90	10	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
17	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	-	100	15	Reduces accuracy by throwing sand.
19	Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100	10	If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
19	Power Trip	Dark	Physical	20	100	10	The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.
21	Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	25	95	20	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
25	Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-	20	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can’t switch out.
29	Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
33	Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-	20	Hurts foes when they switch out.
37	Needle Arm	Grass	Physical	60	100	15	Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
37	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
41	Cotton Spore	Grass	Status	-	100	40	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
41	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
45	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
49	Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	-	-	5	The foe faints if the user does.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100	30	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100	10	An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130	90	5	A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100	15	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	-	-	10	The user turns the ground under everyone’s feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20
Grassy Glide	Grass	Physical	55	100	20	Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Acid	Poison	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Belch	Poison	Special	120	90	10	The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Block	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Blocks the foe’s way to prevent escape.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Disables the foe's most recent move.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
Fell Stinger	Bug	Physical	50	100	25	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises sharply.
Grass Whistle	Grass	Status	-	55	15	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that may cause flinching.
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	-	20	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
Rototiller	Ground	Status	-	-	10	Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
Smelling Salts	Normal	Physical	70	100	10	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
Switcheroo	Dark	Status	-	100	10	The user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.
Teeter Dance	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Confuses all POKéMON on the scene.