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Cacneain Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Cactus Pokémon

Cacnea live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#331

Abilities

SAND VEIL(Primary)

Ups evasion in a sandstorm.

WATER ABSORB(Secondary)

Changes water into HP.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

grass, humanlike

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Stickybarb(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

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How to Obtain

Look for Cacnea in Fuchsia City Safari Zone Beach Hns (uncommon), and in Route 111 (very rare). Wild ones range from level 20 to 45.

Wild Encounters (2)


Route 111	any	Field	Lv. 20-22	6%
Fuchsia City Safari Zone Beach Hns	any	Field	Lv. 42	20%

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	30	100	35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	20	100	0
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	normal	0	0	0
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
17	Sand AttackLevel: 17Sand Attack	normal	0	100	15
17	Sand AttackLevel: 17Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
21	Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile	bug	0	0	20
21	Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
25	IngrainLevel: 25Ingrain	grass	0	0	20
25	IngrainLevel: 25Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
29	Feint AttackLevel: 29Feint Attack	dark	60	0	20
29	Feint AttackLevel: 29Feint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
33	SpikesLevel: 33Spikes	ground	0	0	20
33	SpikesLevel: 33Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
37	Needle ArmLevel: 37Needle Arm	grass	60	100	15
37	Needle ArmLevel: 37Needle Arm	Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
41	Cotton SporeLevel: 41Cotton Spore	grass	0	0	40
41	Cotton SporeLevel: 41Cotton Spore	Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
45	SandstormLevel: 45Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
45	SandstormLevel: 45Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	0	55	15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
AcidAcid	poison	40	100	30
AcidAcid	Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense.
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	normal	0	100	20
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	Confuses all Pokémon on the scene.
Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch	fighting	100	50	5
Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	0	100	30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM79TM79
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM60TM60
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

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