Cacneain Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

grass

Pokédex Entry

Cactus Pokémon

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

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#331

Abilities

Sand Veil(Primary)

Ups evasion by 1 stage in a sandstorm.

Water Absorb(Secondary)

Restores HP by 1/4 when hit by Water.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

grass, humanlike

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Poisonbarb(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Cacnea

Base form

→

Cacturne

Level up Cacnea to Lv. 32

How to Obtain

Look for Cacnea in Route 44 (very rare), and in Route 7 (very rare). Wild ones range from level 27 to 36.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	The foe is stabbed with a toxic barb, etc. It may poison the foe.
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	PWR30	ACC100	PP25
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
7	GrowthLevel: 7Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
7	GrowthLevel: 7Growth	The user's body is forced to grow which raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
10	AcidLevel: 10Acid	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
10	AcidLevel: 10Acid	The foe is sprayed with a harsh, hide- melting acid that may lower Sp. Def.
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	A seed is planted on the foe to steal some HP for the user on every turn.
17	Sand-AttackLevel: 17Sand-Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
17	Sand-AttackLevel: 17Sand-Attack	A lot of sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
20	Pin MissileLevel: 20Pin Missile	bug	PWR25	ACC95	PP20
20	Pin MissileLevel: 20Pin Missile	Sharp pins are shot at the foe and hit two to five times at once.
23	IngrainLevel: 23Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
23	IngrainLevel: 23Ingrain	The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. It can't switch out.
26	Needle ArmLevel: 26Needle Arm	grass	PWR60	ACC100	PP15
26	Needle ArmLevel: 26Needle Arm	An attack using thorny arms. It may make the foe flinch.
29	Faint AttackLevel: 29Faint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
29	Faint AttackLevel: 29Faint Attack	The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail.
33	SpikesLevel: 33Spikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
33	SpikesLevel: 33Spikes	A trap of spikes is laid around the foe's party to hurt foes switching in.
37	Sucker PunchLevel: 37Sucker Punch	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP5
37	Sucker PunchLevel: 37Sucker Punch	This move allows the user to strike first, if the foe is readying an attack.
41	GrasswhistleLevel: 41Grasswhistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
41	GrasswhistleLevel: 41Grasswhistle	A pleasant melody is played to lull the foe into a deep sleep.
45	Seed BombLevel: 45Seed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
45	Seed BombLevel: 45Seed Bomb	The user shoots a barrage of hard seeds at the foe.
49	Cotton SporeLevel: 49Cotton Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
49	Cotton SporeLevel: 49Cotton Spore	Cotton-like spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat.
53	Poison JabLevel: 53Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
53	Poison JabLevel: 53Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
57	Destiny BondLevel: 57Destiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
57	Destiny BondLevel: 57Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe delivering the final hit also faints.
63	Foul PlayLevel: 63Foul Play	dark	PWR95	ACC100	PP15
63	Foul PlayLevel: 63Foul Play	An under-handed attack that uses the foes Attack power against them.

Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcidAcid	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
AcidAcid	The foe is sprayed with a harsh, hide- melting acid that may lower Sp. Def.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
GrasswhistleGrasswhistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
GrasswhistleGrasswhistle	A pleasant melody is played to lull the foe into a deep sleep.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
Low KickLow Kick	A low, tripping kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	grass	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	The foe is attacked with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Nasty PlotNasty Plot	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Nasty PlotNasty Plot	The user thinks bad thoughts. It sharply raises the Sp. Atk stat.
Needle ArmNeedle Arm	grass	PWR60	ACC100	PP15
Needle ArmNeedle Arm	An attack using thorny arms. It may make the foe flinch.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	The user shoots a barrage of hard seeds at the foe.
SmellingsaltSmellingsalt	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
SmellingsaltSmellingsalt	Doubly effective on a paralyzed foe, but it also cures the foe's paralysis.
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	A wobbly dance that confuses all the Pokémon in battle.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
HeadbuttHeadbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
HeadbuttHeadbutt	The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
SolarbeamSolarbeam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
SolarbeamSolarbeam	A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM35TM35
Drain PunchDrain Punch	A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
DetectDetect	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM43TM43
DetectDetect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Fury CutterFury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20	TM49TM49
Fury CutterFury Cutter	An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
CutCut	grass	PWR60	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.

Move Tutor Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Grass Knot(National Park, New Bark Town)Grass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	National Park, New Bark Town	TutorTutor
Grass Knot(National Park, New Bark Town)Grass Knot	Grass snares and trips the foe. It does more damage to heavier foes.
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	Safari Zone	TutorTutor
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Energy Ball (Celadon City)Energy Ball	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Energy Ball (Celadon City)Energy Ball	The foe is blasted with natural energy. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Nasty Plot(Goldenrod Dept., Route 10)Nasty Plot	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Route 10	TutorTutor
Nasty Plot(Goldenrod Dept., Route 10)Nasty Plot	The user thinks bad thoughts. It sharply raises the Sp. Atk stat.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Tower, Route 25	TutorTutor
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Superpower (Celadon Dept.)Superpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5	Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Superpower (Celadon Dept.)Superpower	A powerful attack, but it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel	TutorTutor
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze	The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Battle Tower	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
Dark Pulse(Battle Tower, Victory Road)Dark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Battle Tower, Victory Road	TutorTutor
Dark Pulse(Battle Tower, Victory Road)Dark Pulse	The user releases a horrible aura that may also make the foe flinch.
Switcheroo(Goldenrod Dept., Rocket Hideout, Underwater Sevii)Switcheroo	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Rocket Hideout, Underwater Sevii	TutorTutor
	Trades user held item with the foe faster than the eye can follow.
Magical Leaf(Battle Tower, The Bug Catching Contest)Magical Leaf	grass	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	Battle Tower, The Bug Catching Contest	TutorTutor
	The foe is attacked with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Faint Attack (Goldenrod Dept.)Faint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Faint Attack (Goldenrod Dept.)Faint Attack	The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail.
Encore (Goldenrod Dept.)Encore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Encore (Goldenrod Dept.)Encore	Makes the foe use the move it last used repeatedly for three turns.