Cacturne - Generation 8 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Cacturne can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sword
- Pokémon Shield
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
- Pokémon Shining Pearl
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Egg moves
Cacturne does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Cacturne cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TR
Cacturne cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by level up
Cacturne learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 1 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Spiky Shield | Grass | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | |
| 35 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 38 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 44 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 49 | Cotton Spore | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 54 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 59 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Cacturne learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiky Shield | Grass | — | — |
Egg moves
Cacturne learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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
Cacturne is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 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 | |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 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 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 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 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Cacturne does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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 |
Belch
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Block
Counter
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Disable
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Dynamic Punch
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Fell Stinger
Low Kick
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Magical Leaf
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Power-Up Punch
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Seed Bomb
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Switcheroo
Teeter Dance
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Worry Seed
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |