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Cacnea

grass

Abilities

Sand VeilWater Absorb(Hidden)
Height: 0.4 m (1'04")
Weight: 51.3 kg (113.1 lbs)
Base Exp: 67
Base Stats
HP50
Atk85
Def40
SpA85
SpD40
Spe35
BST335
EV Yield: 1 SpA
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
210304
Atk
157295
Def
76196
SpA
157295
SpD
76196
Spe
67185

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
III (Hoenn)
Color
Green
Shape
Humanoid
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
190 (74.5%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Plant, Humanshape
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
67
EV Yield
1 SpA
Height
0.4 m (1'04")
Weight
51.3 kg (113.1 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor—
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice2
fig—
poi2
gro½
fly2
psy—
bug2
roc—
gho—
dra—
dar—
ste—
fai—
Weak to: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
Resists: Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Abilities
Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Water AbsorbHidden Ability

Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Evolution Chain
CacneaCacnea
gra
CacturneCacturne
gradar
Pokedex Entries11 entries

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

Generation VI

X

It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.

Y

It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.

Omega 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.

Alpha 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.

Show older entries (Gen III, IV)

Generation III

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.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.

Moves (Gen 9)96 moves

Level Up

18 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Poison StingpoiP15100%35
1LeernorN—100%30
5AbsorbSTABgraS20100%25
9GrowthnorN——20
13Leech SeedgraN—90%10
16Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
16Poison JabpoiP80100%20
17Sand AttackgroN—100%15
19Power TripdarP20100%10
25IngraingraN——20
33SpikesgroN——20
37Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
38Pin MissilebugP2595%20
41PaybackdarP50100%10
42Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
49Cotton SporegraN—100%40
53SandstormrocN——10
57Destiny BondghoN——5

TM / HM

50 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
BulldozegroP60100%20
Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
CurseghoN——10
Dark PulsedarS80100%15
DiggroP80100%10
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EncorenorN—100%5
EndeavornorP—100%5
EndurenorN——10
Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
FlingdarP—100%10
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Grass KnotSTABgraS—100%20
Grassy GlideSTABgraP55100%20
Grassy TerraingraN——10
Helping HandnorN——20
Leaf StormSTABgraS13090%5
Low KickfigP—100%20
Magical LeafSTABgraS60—20
Nasty PlotdarN——20
PaybackdarP50100%10
Poison JabpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN——10
Rain DancewatN——5
RestpsyN——5
SandstormrocN——10
Scary FacenorN—100%10
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Skitter SmackbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN——10
Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10
SpikesgroN——20
SpiteghoN—100%10
SubstitutenorN——10
Sunny DayfirN——5
SwiftnorS60—20
Swords DancenorN——20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
Throat ChopdarP80100%15
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
Toxic SpikespoiN——20
TrailblazeSTABgraP50100%20
VenoshockpoiS65100%10

Egg Moves

12 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcidpoiS40100%30
BelchpoiS12090%10
BlocknorN——5
CounterfigP—100%20
DisablenorN—100%20
Fell StingerbugP50100%25
Low KickfigP—100%20
Magical LeafSTABgraS60—20
Nasty PlotdarN——20
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
SwitcheroodarN—100%10
Teeter DancenorN—100%20

Move Tutor

16 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
BlocknorN——5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
CounterfigP—100%20
Dark PulsedarS80100%15
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EndurenorN——10
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Low KickfigP—100%20
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN——10
SpiteghoN—100%10
SubstitutenorN——10
Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
Swords DancenorN——20
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Cacnea may be holding when encountered.

Poison Barb
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen
Sticky Barb
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Pokedex Numbers
National#331
Hoenn#119
Hoenn (ORAS)#124
Paldea#252
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

graLeaf Storm130 powS
graSolar Beam120 powS
graEnergy Ball90 powS
graSeed Bomb80 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

figFocus Punch150 powP
darFoul Play95 powP
norTake Down90 powP
norBody Slam85 powP
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Tools for Cacnea

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Stat Calculator

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About Cacnea

Cacnea is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year. Cacnea stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 51.3 kg (113.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Cacnea Base Stats

Cacnea has a base stat total of 335, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 85 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 35 (poor). Cacnea functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Cacnea is slow with a base Speed of 35.

Cacnea Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass-type, Cacnea is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Cacnea 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Cacnea Abilities

Cacnea's abilities include Sand Veil, Water Absorb. Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage. Its Hidden Ability is Water Absorb, which absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Cacnea Moves & Learnset

Cacnea can learn 96 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 50 via TM/HM, 12 through breeding, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power), Seed Bomb (Grass, 80 power). For coverage, Cacnea can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Foul Play (Dark), Take Down (Normal).

Training Cacnea

Cacnea has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Cacnea yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Cacnea belongs to the Plant and Humanshape egg groups. Cacnea is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Cacnea → Cacturne). Wild Cacnea may be found holding Poison Barb or Sticky Barb.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Cacnea. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Cacnea, or use the team builder to see how Cacnea fits into your squad.

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