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 Type Grass Species Cactus Pokémon Height 1′4″ (0.41m) Weight 113.1 lbs (51.3 kg) Abilities Sand Veil
Water Absorb (hidden ability)Local № 119 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
124 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)Japanese Sabonea 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 Breeding
Egg Groups Grass, Human-Like Gender 50% male, 50% female Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 335 Min Max 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 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.
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. |
Name origin
- cactus
- a desert plant
- -ea
- Latin suffix
Moves learned by Cacnea
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Moves learnt by level up
Cacnea learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 Sun/Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cacnea egg moves page.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 — — Rototiller Ground — — Seed Bomb Grass 80 100 Smelling Salts Normal 70 100 Switcheroo Dark — 100 Teeter Dance Normal — 100 Worry Seed Grass — 100 Moves learnt by TM
Cacnea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun/Moon:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.6 Toxic Poison — 90 9 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 — — -
Moves learnt by level up
Cacnea learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cacnea egg moves page.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 — — 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 Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 HM
Cacnea is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
Moves learnt by TM
Cacnea is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.6 Toxic Poison — 90 9 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 70 Flash Normal — 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 — — 94 Secret Power Normal 70 100 96 Nature Power Normal — — 97 Dark Pulse Dark 80 100 98 Power-Up Punch Fighting 40 100 100 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 Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.MethodBody 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 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
Cacnea sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 |
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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 |
Trade/migrate from another game |