- Species
- Cactus Pokémon
- Type
- Catch rate
- 190
- Growth
- Medium Slow
- Height
- 0.4 m
- Weight
- 51.3 kg
- Gender
- 50% ♂ 50% ♀
- Egg cycles
- 20
- Base friendship
- 35
Cacnea
- Diamond, Pearl & Platinum
- By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Base stats
EVs: +1 Sp. Atk
| HP | 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | |
| Defense | 40 | |
| Sp. Atk | 85 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | |
| Speed | 35 | |
| Total | 335 |
Abilities
- Sand Veil
- Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Locations
Damage taken
- x1
- x1
- x2
- x2
- x0.5
- x1
- x2
- x1
- x1
- x2
- x0.5
- x0.5
- x0.5
- x1
- x2
- x1
- x1
| Level Up | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Class | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect % | |
| 1 | Leer | Status | -- | 100 | 30 | 100 | ||
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | ||||||||
| 1 | Poison Sting | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | ||
Has a chance to poison the target. | ||||||||
| 5 | Absorb | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | -- | ||
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | ||||||||
| 9 | Growth | Status | -- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage. | ||||||||
| 13 | Leech Seed | Status | -- | 90 | 10 | -- | ||
Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn. | ||||||||
| 17 | Sand Attack | Status | -- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | ||||||||
| 21 | Pin Missile | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | -- | ||
Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | ||||||||
| 25 | Ingrain | Status | -- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn. | ||||||||
| 29 | Feint Attack | Physical | 60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
Never misses. | ||||||||
| 33 | Spikes | Status | -- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in. | ||||||||
| 37 | Sucker Punch | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | -- | ||
Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move. | ||||||||
| 41 | Payback | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | ||||||||
| 45 | Needle Arm | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
Has a chance to make the target flinch. | ||||||||
| 49 | Cotton Spore | Status | -- | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | ||||||||
| 53 | Sandstorm | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | ||||||||
| 57 | Destiny Bond | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too. | ||||||||
| Egg | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Name | Type | Class | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect % | |
| Acid | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | 10 | ||
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | |||||||
| Counter | Physical | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took. | |||||||
| Dynamic Punch | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | 100 | ||
Has a chance to confuse the target. | |||||||
| Grass Whistle | Status | -- | 55 | 15 | -- | ||
Puts the target to sleep. | |||||||
| Low Kick | Physical | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power. | |||||||
| Magical Leaf | Special | 60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
Never misses. | |||||||
| Seed Bomb | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |||||||
| Smelling Salts | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
If the target is paralyzed, inflicts double damage and cures the paralysis. | |||||||
| Teeter Dance | Status | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Confuses the target. | |||||||
| TM/HM | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine | Attack Name | Type | Class | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect % | |
| HM01 | Cut | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | -- | ||
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | ||||||||
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled. | ||||||||
| TM06 | Toxic | Status | -- | 90 | 10 | -- | ||
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | ||||||||
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | -- | ||
Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | ||||||||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | ||||||||
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | ||||||||
| TM17 | Protect | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | ||||||||
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | ||||||||
| TM21 | Frustration | Physical | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | ||||||||
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Requires a turn to charge before attacking. | ||||||||
| TM27 | Return | Physical | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | ||||||||
| TM31 | Brick Break | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | ||||||||
| TM32 | Double Team | Status | -- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | ||||||||
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | ||||||||
| TM42 | Facade | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||||
| TM43 | Secret Power | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | ||||||||
| TM44 | Rest | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | ||||||||
| TM45 | Attract | Status | -- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | ||||||||
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | ||
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | ||||||||
| TM56 | Fling | Physical | -- | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | ||||||||
| TM58 | Endure | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | ||||||||
| TM60 | Drain Punch | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | ||||||||
| TM66 | Payback | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | ||||||||
| TM70 | Flash | Status | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | ||||||||
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Status | -- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | ||||||||
| TM78 | Captivate | Status | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender. | ||||||||
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | ||
Has a chance to make the target flinch. | ||||||||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | ||||||||
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Physical | -- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
Power and type depend on the held berry. | ||||||||
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
Has a chance to poison the target. | ||||||||
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Special | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power. | ||||||||
| TM87 | Swagger | Status | -- | 85 | 15 | -- | ||
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | ||||||||
| TM90 | Substitute | Status | -- | -- | 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. | ||||||||
| Tutor | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Name | Type | Class | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect % | Games | |
| Fury Cutter | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | -- | Platinum | ||
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | ||||||||
| Mud-Slap | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Platinum | ||
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | ||||||||
| Seed Bomb | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | -- | Platinum | ||
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | ||||||||
| Snore | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Platinum | ||
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | ||||||||
| Spite | Status | -- | 100 | 10 | -- | Platinum | ||
Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4. | ||||||||
| Sucker Punch | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | -- | Platinum | ||
Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move. | ||||||||
| Synthesis | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- | Platinum | ||
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | ||||||||
| Thunder Punch | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Platinum | ||
Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ||||||||
Other generations
Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet