Cacturne - Generation 7 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Cacturne can learn in Generation 7, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sun
  • Pokémon Moon
  • Pokémon Ultra Sun
  • Pokémon Ultra Moon
  • Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu
  • Pokémon Let's Go Eevee

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 Sun & Moon 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
1Spiky ShieldGrassStatus
4AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
7GrowthNormalStatus
10Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
13Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
16Needle ArmGrassPhysical 60 100
19Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
22IngrainGrassStatus
26PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
30SpikesGroundStatus
35Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
38Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
44Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
49Cotton SporeGrassStatus 100
54SandstormRockStatus
59Destiny BondGhostStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Cacturne learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Spiky ShieldGrassStatus

Egg moves

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

Moves learnt by TM

Cacturne is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

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 Sun & Moon.

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
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Cacturne learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
1Spiky ShieldGrassStatus
4AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
7GrowthNormalStatus
10Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
13Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
16Needle ArmGrassPhysical 60 100
19Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
22IngrainGrassStatus
26PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
30SpikesGroundStatus
35Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
38Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
44Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
49Cotton SporeGrassStatus 100
54SandstormRockStatus
59Destiny BondGhostStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Cacturne learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Spiky ShieldGrassStatus

Egg moves

Cacturne learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move Tutor moves

Cacturne can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Moves learnt by TM

Cacturne is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

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
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Cacturne does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

Moves learnt by TM

Cacturne cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

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

Power-Up Punch

Rototiller

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Seed Bomb

Smelling Salts

Switcheroo

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Teeter Dance

Worry Seed