Cacturnein Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Scarecrow Pokémon

After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand. It is nocturnal, so it hunts at night.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassDark

Dex

#332

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

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

166

EV Yield

1 Attack1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Stickybarb(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2fighting ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×4fairy ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Evolution Chain

Cacnea

Base form

→

Cacturne

Level up Cacnea to Lv. 32

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Cacturne has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve cacnea to get one.

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (23)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Spiky ShieldLevel: 0Spiky Shield	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
0	Spiky ShieldLevel: 0Spiky Shield	Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck.
1	Spiky ShieldLevel: 1Spiky Shield	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	Spiky ShieldLevel: 1Spiky Shield	Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck.
1	Destiny BondLevel: 1Destiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
1	Destiny BondLevel: 1Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
1	RevengeLevel: 1Revenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
1	RevengeLevel: 1Revenge	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
4	AbsorbLevel: 4Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
4	AbsorbLevel: 4Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
7	GrowthLevel: 7Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
7	GrowthLevel: 7Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
10	Leech SeedLevel: 10Leech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
10	Leech SeedLevel: 10Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
13	Sand AttackLevel: 13Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
13	Sand AttackLevel: 13Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
16	Needle ArmLevel: 16Needle Arm	grass	PWR60	ACC100	PP15
16	Needle ArmLevel: 16Needle Arm	Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
19	Feint AttackLevel: 19Feint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
19	Feint AttackLevel: 19Feint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
22	IngrainLevel: 22Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
22	IngrainLevel: 22Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
26	PaybackLevel: 26Payback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
26	PaybackLevel: 26Payback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
30	SpikesLevel: 30Spikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
30	SpikesLevel: 30Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
35	Sucker PunchLevel: 35Sucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
35	Sucker PunchLevel: 35Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack.
38	Pin MissileLevel: 38Pin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
38	Pin MissileLevel: 38Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
44	Energy BallLevel: 44Energy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
44	Energy BallLevel: 44Energy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
49	Cotton SporeLevel: 49Cotton Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
49	Cotton SporeLevel: 49Cotton Spore	Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
54	SandstormLevel: 54Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
54	SandstormLevel: 54Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
59	Destiny BondLevel: 59Destiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
59	Destiny BondLevel: 59Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

Egg Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
AcidAcid	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
AcidAcid	Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense.
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	Confuses all Pokémon on the scene.
Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Low KickLow Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	grass	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
Nasty PlotNasty Plot	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Nasty PlotNasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
BlockBlock	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
BlockBlock	Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape.
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
SwitcherooSwitcheroo	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
SwitcherooSwitcheroo	Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see.
Fell StingerFell Stinger	bug	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
Fell StingerFell Stinger	If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised.
BelchBelch	poison	PWR120	ACC90	PP10
BelchBelch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
RototillerRototiller	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
RototillerRototiller	Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
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	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
17	Sand AttackLevel: 17Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
17	Sand AttackLevel: 17Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
21	Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
21	Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
25	IngrainLevel: 25Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
25	IngrainLevel: 25Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
29	Feint AttackLevel: 29Feint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
29	Feint AttackLevel: 29Feint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
35	SpikesLevel: 35Spikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
35	SpikesLevel: 35Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
41	Needle ArmLevel: 41Needle Arm	grass	PWR60	ACC100	PP15
41	Needle ArmLevel: 41Needle Arm	Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
47	Cotton SporeLevel: 47Cotton Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
47	Cotton SporeLevel: 47Cotton Spore	Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
53	SandstormLevel: 53Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
53	SandstormLevel: 53Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
AcidAcid	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
AcidAcid	Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense.
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Teeter DanceTeeter Dance	Confuses all Pokémon on the scene.
Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.

TM/HM Moves (43)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM79TM79
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM60TM60
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EmbargoEmbargo	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
EmbargoEmbargo	Prevents the foe from using any items.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.