Cacturne

#0332 in the National Pokédex • Scarecrow Pokémon

Cacturne

#0332 in the National Pokédex • Scarecrow Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

250

344

Attack

115

211

361

Defense

112

240

Sp. Atk

115

211

361

Sp. Def

112

240

Speed

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

Normal

Shiny

Cacturne

Scarecrow Pokémon

#0332

Grass Dark

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

77.4 kg (170.6 lbs)

Abilities

Sand Veil Water AbsorbHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Bug

4×

Fire

2×

Ice

2×

Fighting

2×

Poison

2×

Flying

2×

Fairy

2×

Resists

Psychic

0×

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

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.
Start	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100	25	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Start	Growth	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Raises the SPCL. ATK rating.
Start	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100	10	An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
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.
32	Spiky Shield	Grass	Status	-	-	10	In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker who makes direct contact.
35	Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-	20	Hurts foes when they switch out.
41	Needle Arm	Grass	Physical	60	100	15	Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
41	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.
47	Cotton Spore	Grass	Status	-	100	40	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
47	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
53	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
59	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.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
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.
Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
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.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
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.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
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.
Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.
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.
Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
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.
Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	-	20	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
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.
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.
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.
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
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100	20	Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.
Lunge	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
Grassy Glide	Grass	Physical	55	100	20	Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100	5	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.