Cacturne
Paldea #253 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Scarecrow Pokémon
Cacturne
Paldea #253 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Scarecrow Pokémon
Stats
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.

Normal

Shiny
Cacturne
Scarecrow Pokémon


It's Super Effective
Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #253 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk, 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Cacnea Paldea #252 | Level 32 | ![]() Cacturne Paldea #253 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Spiky Shield | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker that makes direct contact. |
| Start | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
| Start | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Start | Growth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| Start | Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| 10 | Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| 13 | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy. |
| 16 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| 19 | Power Trip | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power. |
| 22 | Ingrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now rooted, it can't switch out. |
| 26 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target. |
| 30 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| 35 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 38 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| 44 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| 49 | Cotton Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon. This harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| 54 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM006 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM012 | Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM018 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM020 | Trailblaze | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM028 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| TM032 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM033 | Magical Leaf | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses. |
| TM043 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM045 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM051 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM055 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM056 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| TM058 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM059 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM062 | Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM068 | Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM071 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| TM073 | Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM081 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM083 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM084 | Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM087 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM088 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| TM090 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM091 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM094 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM111 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM119 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM122 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM140 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM158 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM159 | Leaf Storm | ![]() | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM168 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 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. |
| TM177 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| TM181 | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| TM185 | Lunge | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| TM192 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move. |
| TM194 | Grassy Glide | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 | Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain. |
| TM199 | Lash Out | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 | The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn. |
| TM205 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM221 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| TM224 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
Traits
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.
























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