Cacnea
The type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
Pokédex #331• Available in 4 game versions
Pokemon Details
Species: Cactus Pokémon
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 51.3 kg
Abilities:
Training
EV Yield:
Catch Rate: 190
Base Friendship: 35
Base Exp: 67
Growth Rate: Medium Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups:
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min:
- Max:
Gender:
- Male: %
- Female: %
Available Game Versions
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Type Guide
Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.
Great against
No clear advantages.
Watch out for
No major threats.
Not very effective on
No notable resistances from opponents.
Takes reduced damage from
No notable resistances.
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Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Your damage:×1Even
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Cacnea appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Sting | 1 | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 |
| Leer | 1 | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Absorb | 5 | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 |
| Growth | 9 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Leech Seed | 13 | Grass | Status | - | 90 |
| Sand Attack | 13 | Ground | Status | - | 100 |
| Bullet Seed | 16 | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| Sand Attack | 17 | Ground | Status | - | 100 |
| Feint Attack | 19 | Dark | Physical | 60 | - |
| Power Trip | 19 | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Pin Missile | 21 | Bug | Physical | 14 | 85 |
| Ingrain | 25 | Grass | Status | - | - |
| Payback | 26 | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| Faint Attack | 29 | Dark | Special | 60 | - |
| Spikes | 33 | Ground | Status | - | - |
| Sucker Punch | 34 | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Needle Arm | 37 | Grass | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Cotton Spore | 41 | Grass | Status | - | 85 |
| Energy Ball | 42 | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Sandstorm | 45 | Rock | Status | - | - |
| Destiny Bond | 54 | Ghost | Status | - | - |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | CACNEA lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this POKéMON shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down. |
| Sapphire | The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower CACNEA grows. This POKéMON battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms. |
| Emerald | CACNEA live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms. |
| OmegaRuby | Cacnea lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this Pokémon shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down. |
| AlphaSapphire | The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower Cacnea grows. This Pokémon battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms. |
| Scarlet | It prefers harsh environments, such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. |
| Violet | It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year. |