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Cacnea

Cacnea

Paldea #252 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Cactus Pokémon

Cacnea

Paldea #252 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Cactus Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

85

157

295

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

85

157

295

Sp. Def

40

76

196

Speed

35

67

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

Cacnea normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Cacnea sprite

Shiny

Cacnea

Cactus Pokémon

Paldea #252
Grass

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

51.3 kg (113.1 lbs)

Abilities

Sand VeilWater Absorb(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

Ice

Poison

Flying

Bug

Resists

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #252
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
67

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)

Evolution

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

Cacnea

Paldea #252

Level 32

Cacturne

Cacturne

Paldea #253

Moves

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

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.

4AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

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

7GrowthNormalStatus--20

The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

10Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

13Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.

16Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

19Power TripDarkPhysical2010010

The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

22IngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now rooted, it can't switch out.

26PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.

30SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

34Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

38Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

42Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

46Cotton SporeGrassStatus-10040

The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon. This harshly lowers their Speed stats.

50SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

54Destiny BondGhostStatus--5

If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM012Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

TM018ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM020TrailblazeGrassPhysical5010020

The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM028BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM032SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM033Magical LeafGrassSpecial60-20

The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.

TM043FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

TM045VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM049Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

TM051SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

TM055DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

TM056Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

TM058Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM062Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.

TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM068Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM071Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

TM073Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010

The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

TM081Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

TM083Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM088Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

TM090SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM091Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM094Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM111Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

TM119Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM122EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

TM130Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

TM137Grassy TerrainGrassStatus--10

The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.

TM140Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

TM159Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905

The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

TM168Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM177SpiteGhostStatus-10010

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

TM192Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.

TM194Grassy GlideGrassPhysical5510020

Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.

TM205EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

TM219Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

TM221Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

TM224CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AcidPoisonSpecial4010030

Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

BelchPoisonSpecial1209010

The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.

BlockNormalStatus--5

The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.

DisableNormalStatus-10020

For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.

Fell StingerBugPhysical5010025

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically.

SwitcherooDarkStatus-10010

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

Teeter DanceNormalStatus-10020

The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses every Pokémon around it.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sand Veil

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

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

Water Absorb(Hidden Ability)

If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Blueberry #46

Flygon

Paldea #253

Cacturne

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