Cacturne - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Cacturne can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Cacturne learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Destiny BondGhostStatus
1GrowthNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
1RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
5AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
9GrowthNormalStatus
13Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
17Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
21Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
25IngrainGrassStatus
29Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
35SpikesGroundStatus
41Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 80 100
47PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
53Needle ArmGrassPhysical 60 100
59Cotton SporeGrassStatus 100
65SandstormRockStatus
71Destiny BondGhostStatus

Egg moves

Cacturne learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Moves learnt by HM

Cacturne is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Cacturne is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Cacturne can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Cacturne learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Destiny BondGhostStatus
1GrowthNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
1RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
4AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
7GrowthNormalStatus
10Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
13Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
16Needle ArmGrassPhysical 60 100
19Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
22IngrainGrassStatus
26PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
30SpikesGroundStatus
32Spiky ShieldGrassStatus
35Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 80 100
38Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
44Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
49Cotton SporeGrassStatus 100
54SandstormRockStatus
59Destiny BondGhostStatus

Egg moves

Cacturne learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move Tutor moves

Cacturne can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Low KickFightingPhysical 100
Role PlayPsychicStatus
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
SynthesisGrassStatus
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Moves learnt by HM

Cacturne is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Cacturne is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Cacturne 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.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Cacturne egg move parents

Cacturne's egg groups: Grass, Human-Like

The egg moves for Cacturne are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Cacturne with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Cacturne with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Acid

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Pre-evolution
Level up

Belch

Block

Counter

Disable

Dynamic Punch

Fell Stinger

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Grass Whistle

Low Kick

Magical Leaf

Nasty Plot

Rototiller

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Seed Bomb

Smelling Salts

Switcheroo

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Teeter Dance

Worry Seed