Cacnea pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

cactus: a desert plant
-ea: Latin suffix

Pokedex data

National №	331
Type	Grass
Species	Cactus Pokémon
Height	1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight	113.1 lbs (51.3 kg)
Abilities	Sand Veil Water Absorb (Dream World)
Local №	119 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Sabonea

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass and Human-Like
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP	97
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	½	½	½	2		2	½	2		2

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	0	½	½	2		2	½	2		2

Cacnea stats

The base stats for Cacnea are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby	CACNEA lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this POKéMON shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down.
Sapphire	The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower CACNEA grows. This POKéMON battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms.
Emerald	CACNEA live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.
FireRed LeafGreen	It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.

Evolution chart

#331
Cacnea
Grass →
(Level 32)

#332
Cacturne
Grass · Dark

Moves learnt by level up

Cacnea learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100
5	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
9	Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
13	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
17	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
21	Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	14	85
25	Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
29	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
33	Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-
37	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
41	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
45	Needle Arm	Grass	Physical	60	100
49	Cotton Spore	Grass	Status	-	100
53	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
57	Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Cacnea learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Cacnea egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Acid	Poison	Special	40	100
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Dynamicpunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Grasswhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Smellingsalt	Normal	Special	60	100
Switcheroo	Dark	Status	-	100
Teeter Dance	Normal	Status	-	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100

Cacnea learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Cacnea egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Acid	Poison	Special	40	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Dynamicpunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Grasswhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Smellingsalt	Normal	Special	60	100
Teeter Dance	Normal	Status	-	100

Cacnea learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Cacnea egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Acid	Poison	Special	40	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Dynamicpunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Grasswhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Smellingsalt	Normal	Special	60	100
Teeter Dance	Normal	Status	-	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Cacnea can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Cacnea can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Cacnea is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Cacnea is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Cacnea is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
60	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Cacnea sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Cacnea

Ruby Sapphire	Route 111
Emerald	Route 111
Diamond Pearl	Route 228
Platinum	Route 228

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★	3
Power	★★★★	4
Skill	★★★★	4
Stamina	★★★★★	5
Jump	★★★	3
Total		19

Cacnea

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Cacnea stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Cacnea sprites

Where to find Cacnea

Pokeathlon stats

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