Cacturne
Cacturne is a Grass/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0332 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Dark |
| Species | Scarecrow Pokémon |
| Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
| Weight | 77.4 kg (170.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sand Veil Water Absorb (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0120 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0125 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0253 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Grass, Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Cacturne changes
- In Generations 3-4, Cacturne has a base experience yield of 177.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | During the daytime, CACTURNE remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This POKéMON becomes active at night when the temperature drops. |
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| Sapphire | If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, CACTURNE will follow in a ragtag group. The POKéMON are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert’s heat. |
| Emerald | After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand. It is nocturnal, so it hunts at night. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat. |
| X | It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat. |
| Y | Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move. |
| Omega Ruby | During the daytime, Cacturne remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This Pokémon becomes active at night when the temperature drops. |
| Alpha Sapphire | If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, Cacturne will follow in a ragtag group. The Pokémon are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat. |
| Scarlet | Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move. |
| Violet | It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert’s heat. |
Moves learned by Cacturne
Moves learnt by level up
Cacturne does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Cacturne does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Cacturne cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Cacturne learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 13 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 19 | Power Trip | Dark | 20 | 100 | |
| 22 | Ingrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 26 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 30 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 35 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 38 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 44 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 49 | Cotton Spore | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 54 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Cacturne learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiky Shield | Grass | — | — |
Egg moves
Cacturne does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Cacturne is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Cacturne sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Cacturne
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Cacnea |
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| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Cacnea |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 228 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Cacnea |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 228, Grassland Cave, Rocky Cave, Swampy Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Asado Desert |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Cacturne |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ノクタス (Noctus) |
| German | Noktuska |
| French | Cacturne |
| Italian | Cacturne |
| Spanish | Cacturne |
| Korean | 밤선인 (bamseonin) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 梦歌仙人掌 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 夢歌仙人掌 |
| English |
Scarecrow Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カカシぐさポケモン |
| German | Vogelschock-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Épouvantail |
| Italian | Pokémon Spavento |
| Spanish | Pokémon Espantajo |
| Korean | 허수아비포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 稻草人宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 稻草人寶可夢 |
Name origin
- cactus
- a desert plant
- nocturnal
- relating to the night

