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Cacturne>

Cacnea

National Dex

#331

Hoenn Dex

#80

GRASS

Category	Cactus
Abilities	Sand Veil Water Absorb (hidden)

HP:

Attack:

Defense:

Special Attack:

Special Defense:

Speed:

Total:

335

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

Properties
Moves
Locations

Properties

Type: Grass
Competitive Class: Little Cup (LC)
Catch Rate: 190
Height: 1′04″ (0.4 m)
Weight: 113.1lbs (51.3 kg)
Base Exp.: 67
Happiness: 35
Growth Rate: medium
Color: green

Effort points:

1 Special Defense points

Time to Hatch: 5120
Gender: 50% ♂ | 50% ♀
Ability: Sand Veil
Hidden Ability: Water Absorb
Egg Groups: Plant, Humanshape

Damage Taken

Normal
1

Fighting
1

Flying
2

Poison
2

Ground
0.5

Rock
1

Bug
2

Ghost
1

Steel
1

Fire
2

Water
0.5

Grass
0.5

Electric
0.5

Psychic
1

Ice
2

Dragon
1

Dark
1

Fairy
1

<1 = Less damage taken (strength)
1 = Normal damage
>1 = More damage taken (weakness)

EVOLUTIONS

level
32

Pokémon X & Y Moveset

Move	Level	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Poison Sting	-	Poison	physical	15	100	35
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Leer	-	Normal	status	--	100	30
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Absorb	5	Grass	special	20	100	25
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Growth	9	Normal	status	--	--	20
The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Leech Seed	13	Grass	status	--	90	10
A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Sand Attack	17	Ground	status	--	100	15
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
Pin Missile	21	Bug	physical	25	95	20
Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
Ingrain	25	Grass	status	--	--	20
The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
Feint Attack	29	Dark	physical	60	--	20
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Spikes	33	Ground	status	--	--	20
The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Sucker Punch	37	Dark	physical	70	100	5
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Needle Arm	45	Grass	physical	60	100	15
The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch.
Cotton Spore	49	Grass	status	--	100	40
The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Destiny Bond	57	Ghost	status	--	--	5
When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

Pokemon OmegaRuby/Alpha Sapphire MoveSet

Move	Level	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Poison Sting	-	Poison	physical	15	100	35
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Leer	-	Normal	status	--	100	30
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Absorb	4	Grass	special	20	100	25
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Growth	7	Normal	status	--	--	20
The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Leech Seed	10	Grass	status	--	90	10
A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Sand Attack	13	Ground	status	--	100	15
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
Needle Arm	16	Grass	physical	60	100	15
The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch.
Feint Attack	19	Dark	physical	60	--	20
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Ingrain	22	Grass	status	--	--	20
The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
Spikes	30	Ground	status	--	--	20
The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Sucker Punch	34	Dark	physical	70	100	5
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Pin Missile	38	Bug	physical	25	95	20
Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
Cotton Spore	46	Grass	status	--	100	40
The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Destiny Bond	54	Ghost	status	--	--	5
When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

TMs/HMs Moveset

Move	TM / HM	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Toxic	TM	Poison	status	--	90	10
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Venoshock	TM	Poison	special	65	100	10
The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Hidden Power	TM	Normal	special	60	100	15
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day	TM	Fire	status	--	--	5
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Protect	TM	Normal	status	--	--	10
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Frustration	TM	Normal	physical	--	100	20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Solar Beam	TM	Grass	special	120	100	10
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Return	TM	Normal	physical	--	100	20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Brick Break	TM	Fighting	physical	75	100	15
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Double Team	TM	Normal	status	--	--	15
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Sandstorm	TM	Rock	status	--	--	10
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
Facade	TM	Normal	physical	70	100	20
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
Rest	TM	Psychic	status	--	--	10
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
Attract	TM	Normal	status	--	100	15
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Round	TM	Normal	special	60	100	15
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Energy Ball	TM	Grass	special	90	100	10
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Fling	TM	Dark	physical	--	100	10
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
Payback	TM	Dark	physical	50	100	10
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
Flash	TM	Normal	status	--	100	20
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.
Swords Dance	TM	Normal	status	--	--	20
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
Poison Jab	TM	Poison	physical	80	100	20
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Grass Knot	TM	Grass	special	--	100	20
The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Swagger	TM	Normal	status	--	85	15
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Sleep Talk	TM	Normal	status	--	--	10
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Substitute	TM	Normal	status	--	--	10
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Secret Power	TM	Normal	physical	70	100	20
An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.
Nature Power	TM	Normal	status	--	--	20
An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Dark Pulse	TM	Dark	special	80	100	15
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Power-Up Punch	TM	Fighting	physical	40	100	20
Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Confide	TM	Normal	status	--	--	20
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Cut	HM01	Normal	physical	50	95	30
The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Egg Moves Moveset

Move	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Acid	Poison	special	40	100	30
The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
Belch	Poison	special	120	90	10
The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Counter	Fighting	physical	--	100	20
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Disable	Normal	status	--	100	20
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	physical	100	50	5
The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Fell Stinger	Bug	physical	50	100	25
When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises sharply.
Grass Whistle	Grass	status	--	55	15
The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
Magical Leaf	Grass	special	60	--	20
The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Nasty Plot	Dark	status	--	--	20
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
Rototiller	Ground	status	--	--	10
Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
Smelling Salts	Normal	physical	70	100	10
This attack inflicts double damage on a target with paralysis. This also cures the target’s paralysis, however.
Switcheroo	Dark	status	--	100	10
The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Teeter Dance	Normal	status	--	100	20
The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses the Pokémon around it.

OR/AS Tutors Moveset

Move	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Thunder Punch	Electric	physical	75	100	15
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Low Kick	Fighting	physical	--	100	20
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Snore	Normal	special	50	100	15
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	Ghost	status	--	100	10
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Giga Drain	Grass	special	75	100	10
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Synthesis	Grass	status	--	--	5
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Focus Punch	Fighting	physical	150	100	20
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Role Play	Psychic	status	--	--	10
The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.
Block	Normal	status	--	--	5
The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Worry Seed	Grass	status	--	100	10
A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.
Seed Bomb	Grass	physical	80	100	15
The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Drain Punch	Fighting	physical	75	100	10
An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Previous generation moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Method
Body Slam	Normal	physical	85	100	15	Tutor -
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-Edge	Normal	physical	120	100	15	Tutor -
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Seismic Toss	Fighting	physical	--	100	20	Tutor -
The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Mimic	Normal	status	--	--	10	Tutor -
The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Bullet Seed	Grass	physical	25	100	30	Gen 3 TM
The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.
Headbutt	Normal	physical	70	100	15	Tutor -
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Mud-Slap	Ground	special	20	100	10	Tutor -
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Endure	Normal	status	--	--	10	Gen 4 TM
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fury Cutter	Bug	physical	40	95	20	Tutor -
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Natural Gift	Normal	physical	--	100	15	Gen 4 TM
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Captivate	Normal	status	--	100	20	Gen 4 TM
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Mega Punch	Normal	physical	80	85	20	Tutor -
The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Games	Rarity	Locations
Diamond Pearl	Rare	Route 228
Fire Red Leaf Green XD Colosseum	Trade	Via trading from Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald
Ruby Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Uncommon	Route 111
Pal Park		Mountain
Heart Gold Soul Silver	Rare	Safari Zone (With Blocks After Levelled Up)
Black White		None. Pok
Black White		None. PokÃ©Transfer or Dream World
Black 2 White 2		Breed Cacnea
Y X		Breed Cacturne

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Cacnea

Properties

Pokémon X & Y Moveset

Pokemon OmegaRuby/Alpha Sapphire MoveSet

TMs/HMs Moveset

Egg Moves Moveset

OR/AS Tutors Moveset

Previous generation moves

Locations

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