330 #330 Flygon #332 Cacturne 332

Cacnea Cacnea #331 - Cactus Pokemon

Cacnea
Hear Cacnea's Cry
type Grass
gender 50.0% Male50.0% Female
height 1'4" 0.4 m
weight 113.1 lb. 51.3 kg
generation
National: #331 | Hoenn: #119

Family Family

Breeding

Egg Groups Steps to Hatch
Plant | Humanshape 5,100

331 Locations

Where to catch Cacnea in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

AreaLevelsMethodRarity
Route 22823-25Walking in tall grass or a cave21%

Where to catch Cacnea in Pokemon Platinum

AreaLevelsMethodRarity
Route 22850Walking in tall grass or a cave21%

Moves Moves

Abilities

Sand VeilIncreases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm.

Level-up Moves

Lv.MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical1535100%Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
1LeerNormalNone--30100%Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
5AbsorbGrassSpecial2025100%Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
9GrowthNormalNone--40--Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
13Leech SeedGrassNone--1090%Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
17Sand-attackGroundNone--15100%Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
21Pin MissileBugPhysical142085%Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
25IngrainGrassNone--20--Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
29Faint AttackDarkPhysical6020--Never misses.
33SpikesGroundNone--20--Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokemon that switch in.
37Sucker PunchDarkPhysical805100%Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
41PaybackDarkPhysical5010100%Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
45Needle ArmGrassPhysical6015100%Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
49Cotton SporeGrassNone--40100%Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
53SandstormRockNone--10--Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
57Destiny BondGhostNone--5--If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

TMs/HMs

#MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
TM1Focus PunchFightingPhysical15020100%If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
TM6ToxicPoisonNone--1090%Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM9Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2530100%Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial115100%Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny DayFireNone--5--Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM17ProtectNormalNone--10--Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510100%Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical120100%Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22SolarbeamGrassSpecial12010100%Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical120100%Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7515100%Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double TeamNormalNone--15--Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
TM37SandstormRockNone--10--Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7020100%Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7020100%Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44RestPsychicNone--10--User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45AttractNormalNone--15100%Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010100%Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysical110100%Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM58EndureNormalNone--10--Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510100%Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010100%Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
TM70FlashNormalNone--20100%Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
TM75Swords DanceNormalNone--30--Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
TM78CaptivateNormalNone--20100%Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8015100%Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalNone--10--Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical115100%Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8020100%Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial120100%Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87SwaggerNormalNone--1590%Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90SubstituteNormalNone--10--Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
HM1CutNormalPhysical503095%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Egg Moves

MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
AcidPoisonSpecial4030100%Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
Low KickFightingPhysical120100%Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
CounterFightingPhysical120100%Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
DynamicpunchFightingPhysical100550%Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
SmellingsaltNormalPhysical6010100%If the target is paralyzed, inflicts double damage and cures the paralysis.
Teeter DanceNormalNone--20100%Confuses the target.
GrasswhistleGrassNone--1555%Puts the target to sleep.
Magical LeafGrassSpecial6020--Never misses.
Seed BombGrassPhysical8015100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Nasty PlotDarkNone--20--Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.

Stats Stats

at level 100 Base Hindering (90%) Neutral (100%) Beneficial (110%)
HP50
Statbar
210 - 304210 - 304210 - 304
Attack85
Statbar
157 - 242175 - 269192 - 295
Defense40
Statbar
76 - 16185 - 17993 - 196
Sp. Attack85
Statbar
157 - 242175 - 269192 - 295
Sp. Defense40
Statbar
76 - 16185 - 17993 - 196
Speed35
Statbar
67 - 15275 - 16982 - 185
TOTAL 335
Statbar

Other Stats

Base Experience Max Experience Catch Rate Happiness EV Yields
97 1,059,860 190 35 Special Attack: 1 point

Damage Taken

Normal 1x
Fighting 1x
Flying 2x
Poison 2x
Ground 0.5x
Rock 1x
Bug 2x
Ghost 1x
Steel 1x
Fire 2x
Water 0.5x
Grass 0.5x
Electric 0.5x
Psychic 1x
Ice 2x
Dragon 1x
Dark 1x
Fairy 1x

Images Images

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White
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Pearl
PlatinumCacneaCacneaCacneaCacnea
HeartGoldCacneaCacneaCacneaCacnea
SoulSilver
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Sapphire
EmeraldCacneaCacnea

Flavor Text Flavortext

Black 2By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
White 2
Black
White
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldIt lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
SoulSilver
RubyCACNEA lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this Pokemon shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down.
SapphireThe more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower CACNEA grows. This Pokemon battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms.
EmeraldCACNEA live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.
FireRedIt prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
LeafGreen

Other Other

Name Etymology Cactus + sabonea
330 #330 Flygon #332 Cacturne 332