Cacneain Pokémon Ghost Grey

grassghost

Pokédex Entry

Cactus Pokémon

Only the cactus can see through the sands of the desert storm. How many lives has it seen? How many just like you?

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassGhost

Dex

#159 Regional Dex · #331 National

Abilities

Sand Veil(Primary)

Ups evasion in a sandstorm.

Iron Barbs(Secondary)

Hurts to touch.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

143

EV Yield

None

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2flying ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

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

Immune To

normalfighting

Evolution Chain

Cacnea

Base form

→

Cacturne

Level up Cacnea to Lv. 32

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How to Obtain

Look for Cacnea in Jaspar Town (uncommon), and in Route 9 (uncommon). Wild ones range from level 19 to 26.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (16)

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.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	The user's body is forced to grow, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stat.
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.
21	Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile	bug	PWR25	ACC95	PP20
21	Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile	Sharp pins are shot at the foe and hit two to five times at once.
25	Mud ShotLevel: 25Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
25	Mud ShotLevel: 25Mud Shot	The user attacks by hurling mud. It also reduces the foe's Speed.
29	Feint AttackLevel: 29Feint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
29	Feint AttackLevel: 29Feint 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	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
37	Sucker PunchLevel: 37Sucker Punch	This move allows the user to strike first, if the foe is readying an attack.
41	PaybackLevel: 41Payback	dark	PWR45	ACC100	PP10
41	PaybackLevel: 41Payback	An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user.
45	Needle ArmLevel: 45Needle Arm	grass	PWR60	ACC100	PP15
45	Needle ArmLevel: 45Needle Arm	An attack using thorny arms. It may make the foe flinch.
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	SandstormLevel: 53Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
53	SandstormLevel: 53Sandstorm	A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
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.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Night ShadeNight Shade	ghost	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
Night ShadeNight Shade	An attack with a mirage that inflicts damage matching the user's level.
MetronomeMetronome	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
MetronomeMetronome	Waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into using any move at random.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM07TM07
Seed BombSeed Bomb	The user shoots a barrage of hard seeds at the foe.
X-ScissorX-Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
X-ScissorX-Scissor	The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	A wall of light cuts damage from Sp. Atk attacks for five turns.
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.
TombstonerTombstoner	ghost	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM28TM28
TombstonerTombstoner	A devastating piledriver which may paralyze the foe.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP10	TM31TM31
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Hone ClawsHone Claws	The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	A wall of light cuts damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	TM34TM34
Mud ShotMud Shot	The user attacks by hurling mud. It also reduces the foe's Speed.
Dream EaterDream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
Dream EaterDream Eater	Absorbs half the damage it inflicted on a sleeping foe to restore HP.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM42TM42
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR120	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Poison JabPoison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Will-O-WispWill-O-Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	TM45TM45
Will-O-WispWill-O-Wisp	A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP10	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20	TM48TM48
HypnosisHypnosis	Hypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass.
Soul ShiftSoul Shift	psychic	PWR10	ACC100	PP35	HM02HM02
Soul ShiftSoul Shift	Swaps the user with another Ally. Use it to warp to any known town.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	The foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC70	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Purify (Pewter City)Purify	dark	PWR10	ACC100	PP20	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Purify (Pewter City)Purify	The user purges the foe's soul, making it lose its Ghost immunities.
Refresh (Pewter City)Refresh	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Refresh (Pewter City)Refresh	A self-healing move that cures the user of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
Foresight (Pewter City)Foresight	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Foresight (Pewter City)Foresight	Completely negates the foe's efforts to heighten its ability to evade.
Mercy (Pewter City)Mercy	ghost	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Mercy (Pewter City)Mercy	A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Double-Edge(Unknown)Double-Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Unknown	TutorTutor
Double-Edge(Unknown)Double-Edge	A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little.
Solarbeam (Pewter City)Solarbeam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Solarbeam (Pewter City)Solarbeam	A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn.
Mirror Coat (Pewter City)Mirror Coat	psychic	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Mirror Coat (Pewter City)Mirror Coat	A retaliation move that pays back the foe's special attack double.
Substitute(Fuchsia City, Pewter City)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fuchsia City, Pewter City	TutorTutor
Substitute(Fuchsia City, Pewter City)Substitute	The user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP.
Torment (Pewter City)Torment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Torment (Pewter City)Torment	It enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move successively.
Sandstorm (Pewter City)Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Sandstorm (Pewter City)Sandstorm	A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
Sunny Day (Pewter City)Sunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Sunny Day (Pewter City)Sunny Day	The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Rain Dance (Pewter City)Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Rain Dance (Pewter City)Rain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Weather Ball (Pewter City)Weather Ball	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Weather Ball (Pewter City)Weather Ball	An attack that varies in power and type depending on the weather.
Grudge (Pewter City)Grudge	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Grudge (Pewter City)Grudge	If the user faints, this move deletes the PP of the move that finished it.
Sky Uppercut (Pewter City)Sky Uppercut	fighting	PWR85	ACC90	PP15	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Sky Uppercut (Pewter City)Sky Uppercut	The user attacks with an uppercut thrown skywards with force.
Drain Punch (Pewter City)Drain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Drain Punch (Pewter City)Drain Punch	A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Curse (Pewter City)Curse	typeless	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Curse (Pewter City)Curse	A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types.
Nasty Plot (Pewter City)Nasty Plot	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Pewter City	TutorTutor
Nasty Plot (Pewter City)Nasty Plot	The user thinks bad thoughts. It sharply raises the Sp. Atk stat.