Cacnea

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Cacnea is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Cactus Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	331
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
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
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Cacnea.

Sand Veil ability Water Absorb ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2	½	½	½	2		2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2	0	½	½	2		2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		2

Evolution chart

#331
Cacnea
Grass

(Level 32)

#332
Cacturne
Grass · Dark

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.
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

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Cacnea learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.	Method
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

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8

Cacnea sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal					—	—
Shiny					—	—

See all Cacnea sprites

Where to find Cacnea

Ruby Sapphire	Route 111
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
Japanese	サボネア (Sabonea)
German	Tuska
French	Cacnea

Name origin

cactus: a desert plant
-ea: Latin suffix