Cacturne
Cacturne is a Grass/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
National № | 0332 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
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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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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:
Moves learnt by level up
Cacturne learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
1 | Revenge | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Spiky Shield | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
4 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
7 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
13 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
19 | Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 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 | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Cacturne learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Spiky Shield | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Cacturne learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cacturne gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Acid | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Belch | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 |
Fell Stinger | Bug | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Magical Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Switcheroo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Teeter Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Cacturne is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
60 | Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
63 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
70 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Cacturne sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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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 |
Other languages
English | Cacturne |
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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 |
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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