Cacnea
Cacnea is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Cactus Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 331 |
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Type | Grass |
Species | Cactus Pokémon |
Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
Weight | 51.3 kg (113.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Sand Veil Water Absorb (hidden ability) |
Local № | 119 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 124 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 67 |
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 | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Speed | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Total | 335 | 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
Cacnea changes
- In Generations 3-4, Cacnea has a base experience yield of 97.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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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. |
FireRed LeafGreen |
It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. |
Emerald | CACNEA live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
X | It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year. |
Y | It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
Moves learned by Cacnea
Moves learnt by level up
Cacnea 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 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
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 | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
38 | Pin Missile | Bug | ![]() | 25 | 95 |
42 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
46 | Cotton Spore | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
50 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Cacnea learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cacnea egg moves 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
Cacnea 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 | ![]() | — | — |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Cacnea learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
4 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
7 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
13 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Needle Arm | Grass | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
19 | Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
22 | Ingrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
30 | Spikes | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
38 | Pin Missile | Bug | ![]() | 25 | 95 |
42 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
46 | Cotton Spore | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
50 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Cacnea learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cacnea egg moves 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 |
Grass Whistle | Grass | ![]() | — | 55 |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Magical Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Rototiller | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Smelling Salts | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Switcheroo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Teeter Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Cacnea can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Role Play | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Cacnea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
09 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
96 | Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Cacnea can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Cacnea sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Cacnea
Ruby Sapphire |
Route 111 |
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FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Route 111 |
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 |
Route 111 |
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 |
Answers to Cacnea questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Cacnea |
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Japanese | サボネア (Sabonea) |
German | Tuska |
French | Cacnea |
Name origin
- cactus
- a desert plant
- -ea
- Latin suffix