331: Cacnea

Essentials

Cacnea

Cactus Pokémon

Abilities

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

Hidden Ability

Water Absorb: Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 331
Original Hoenn: 119
New Hoenn: 124

Names

Japanese: サボネア (sabonea)
: サボネア
Official roomaji: Sabonea
Korean: 선인왕
Chinese: 刺球仙人掌
: 刺球仙人掌
French: Cacnea
German: Tuska
Spanish: Cacnea
Italian: Cacnea

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Grass
Human-Like

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Special Attack

Capture rate

190

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

	5%	Poison Barb
		nothing
	5%	Sticky Barb
	5%	Sticky Barb
	5%	Sticky Barb
		nothing
	5%	Sticky Barb

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Cacnea	Cacturne Level up, starting at level 32

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	50	22.7	273	304
Attack	85	60.5	238	269
Defense	40	10.6	148	179
Special Attack	85	67.3	238	269
Special Defense	40	10.1	148	179
Speed	35	12.4	138	169
Total	335	26.8

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/15/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

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

: It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
: It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
: 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.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Cactus Pokémon
Color: Green
Cry
Habitat: rough terrain
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

1'3.7"
0.4 m

Weight

513

113.1 lb
51.3 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Ruby

Route 111

Sapphire

Route 111

Emerald

Route 111

Diamond

Route 228

Pearl

Route 228

Platinum

Route 228

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Grass moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
5	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9	9	9	9	9	9	7	7	7	Growth			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
13	13	13	13	13	13	10	10	10	Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
17	17	17	17	17	17	13	13	13	Sand Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
21	21	21	21	21	21				Pin Missile			20	25	95%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
						16	16	16	Needle Arm			15	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						19	19	19	Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
25	25	25	25	25	25	22	22	22	Ingrain			20	—	—		Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
29	29	29	29	29	29				Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
						26	26	26	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
33	33	33	33	33	33	30	30	30	Spikes			20	—	—		Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
37	37								Needle Arm			15	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
41	41								Cotton Spore			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
45	45								Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
		37	37	37	37	34	34	34	Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
		41	41	41	41				Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
		45	45	45	45				Needle Arm			15	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						38	38	38	Pin Missile			20	25	95%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
						42	42	42	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		49	49	49	49	46	46	46	Cotton Spore			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
		53	53	53	53	50	50	50	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
	49	57	57	57	57	54	54	54	Destiny Bond			5	—	—		If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
									Acid			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
									Belch			10	120	90%		Can only be used after the user has eaten a berry.
									Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
									Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
									Disable			20	—	100%		Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns.
									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
									Fell Stinger			25	50	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.
									Grass Whistle			15	—	55%		Puts the target to sleep.
									Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
									Magical Leaf			20	60	—		Never misses.
									Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
									Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
									Rototiller			10	—	—		Raises the Attack and Special Attack of all Grass Pokémon in battle.
									Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Smelling Salts			10	70	100%		If the target is paralyzed, inflicts double damage and cures the paralysis.
									Switcheroo			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
									Teeter Dance			20	—	100%		Confuses the target.
									Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
									Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
									Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
									Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
									Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
									Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
									Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
									Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
									Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
									Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
									Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
									Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
									Substitute			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.
									Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
									Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
									Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
									Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
									Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01	01	01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
				09	09	09	09	09	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
09	09	09	09						Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
19	19	19	19						Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
		31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
				48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		53	53	53	53	53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
		58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		60	60						Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
		66	66	66	66	66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
		70	70	70	70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
		75	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
		79	79						Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
		84	84	84	84	84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
		86	86	86	86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
		87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			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.
						94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
					96	96	96	96	Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
					97	97	97	97	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					98	98			Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
					100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1			Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H5	H5								Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.