Cacturnein Pokémon Ghost Grey
grassghost
Pokédex Entry
Scarecrow Pokémon
The man hangs for his crimes. Oh dear, oh dear… What has he done to deserve this fate?
Cacturne in Pokémon Ghost Grey
Cacturne is #332 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Ghost Grey. This page covers its grass/ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
Shiny
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
GrassGhost
Dex
#160 Regional Dex · #332 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
45
Base Exp
210
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
How to Obtain
Cacturne isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.
Level Up Moves (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | 15 | 100 | 35 | ||
| The foe is stabbed with a toxic barb, etc. It may poison the foe. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb | grass | 20 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 1Growth | normal | 0 | 0 | 40 | ||
| The user's body is forced to grow, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stat. | ||||||
| Drain PunchLevel: 1Drain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb | grass | 20 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 9Growth | normal | 0 | 0 | 40 | ||
| The user's body is forced to grow, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stat. | ||||||
| Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed | grass | 0 | 90 | 10 | ||
| A seed is planted on the foe to steal some HP for the user on every turn. | ||||||
| Sand-AttackLevel: 17Sand-Attack | ground | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A lot of sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy. | ||||||
| Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile | bug | 25 | 95 | 20 | ||
| Sharp pins are shot at the foe and hit two to five times at once. | ||||||
| Mud ShotLevel: 25Mud Shot | ground | 55 | 95 | 15 | ||
| The user attacks by hurling mud. It also reduces the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| Feint AttackLevel: 29Feint Attack | dark | 60 | 0 | 20 | ||
| The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail. | ||||||
| SpikesLevel: 35Spikes | ground | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| A trap of spikes is laid around the foe's party to hurt foes switching in. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 41Sucker Punch | dark | 60 | 100 | 5 | ||
| This move allows the user to strike first, if the foe is readying an attack. | ||||||
| PaybackLevel: 47Payback | dark | 45 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user. | ||||||
| Needle ArmLevel: 53Needle Arm | grass | 60 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack using thorny arms. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| Cotton SporeLevel: 59Cotton Spore | grass | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Cotton-like spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat. | ||||||
| SandstormLevel: 65Sandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. | ||||||
| Destiny BondLevel: 71Destiny Bond | ghost | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| If the user faints, the foe delivering the final hit also faints. |
TM/HM Moves (27)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night ShadeNight Shade | ghost | 1 | 100 | 15 | TM02TM02 | |
| An attack with a mirage that inflicts damage matching the user's level. | ||||||
| MetronomeMetronome | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into using any move at random. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ||||||
| Seed BombSeed Bomb | grass | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM07TM07 | |
| The user shoots a barrage of hard seeds at the foe. | ||||||
| X-ScissorX-Scissor | bug | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM10TM10 | |
| The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM12TM12 | |
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| A wall of light cuts damage from Sp. Atk attacks for five turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM19TM19 | |
| A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| TombstonerTombstoner | ghost | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM28TM28 | |
| A devastating piledriver which may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM30TM30 | |
| A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 10 | TM31TM31 | |
| Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsHone Claws | dark | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| A wall of light cuts damage from physical attacks for five turns. | ||||||
| Mud ShotMud Shot | ground | 55 | 95 | 15 | TM34TM34 | |
| The user attacks by hurling mud. It also reduces the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | 100 | 100 | 15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Absorbs half the damage it inflicted on a sleeping foe to restore HP. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM42TM42 | |
| While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 120 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem. | ||||||
| Will-O-WispWill-O-Wisp | fire | 0 | 85 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 40 | 100 | 10 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one. | ||||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | 0 | 60 | 20 | TM48TM48 | |
| Hypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass. | ||||||
| Soul ShiftSoul Shift | psychic | 10 | 100 | 35 | HM02HM02 | |
| Swaps the user with another Ally. Use it to warp to any known town. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 100 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| The foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 70 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves. |
Move Tutor Moves (18)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PurifyPurify | dark | 10 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| The user purges the foe's soul, making it lose its Ghost immunities. | ||||||
| RefreshRefresh | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| A self-healing move that cures the user of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | ||||||
| ForesightForesight | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | |
| Completely negates the foe's efforts to heighten its ability to evade. | ||||||
| MercyMercy | ghost | 40 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | |
| A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| Double-EdgeDouble-Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn. | ||||||
| Mirror CoatMirror Coat | psychic | 1 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| A retaliation move that pays back the foe's special attack double. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| The user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | 0 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| It enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move successively. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | ||||||
| Weather BallWeather Ball | normal | 50 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| An attack that varies in power and type depending on the weather. | ||||||
| GrudgeGrudge | ghost | 0 | 100 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| If the user faints, this move deletes the PP of the move that finished it. | ||||||
| Sky UppercutSky Uppercut | fighting | 85 | 90 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The user attacks with an uppercut thrown skywards with force. | ||||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | typeless | 0 | 0 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | 0 | 0 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| The user thinks bad thoughts. It sharply raises the Sp. Atk stat. |
Type Summary
4
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
10
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Cacturne. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Cacturne resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Cacturne, either offensively or defensively.
Chatot
normalflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Ogerpon
darkgrass
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Murkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Dragonite
dragonflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
'M
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Charizard
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Murkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Litwick
fireghost
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Lampent
fireghost
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Chandelure
fireghost
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Scarly
ghostflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Scaravia
ghostflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Scaraptor
ghostflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Sableye
ghostdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Woobat
flyingghost
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Swoobat
flyingghost
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Drifloon
ghostflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Drifblim
ghostflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Sparrowe
flyingghost
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Farrowe
flyingghost
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.
cacturne in 3 gamesgrassdarkdifferent typingAttack 115 +10Defense 60 -20Sp. Atk 115 +10Sp. Def 60 -20Speed 55 +10
cacturne in Emerald Legacygrassdarkdifferent typingHP 100 +30Attack 90 -15Defense 90 +10Sp. Atk 115 +10Sp. Def 70 -10Speed 35 -10
cacturne in Johto Legendsgrassdarkdifferent typingAttack 115 +10Defense 75 -5Sp. Atk 115 +10Sp. Def 75 -5Speed 55 +10
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