Cacturnein Pokémon Johto Legends
Pokédex Entry
Scarecrow Pokémon
Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
Cacturne in Pokémon Johto Legends
Cacturne is #332 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Johto Legends. This page covers its grass/dark typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Raises evasion in sand.
Water type moves restore HP.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (2)
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevengeLevel: 1Revenge | fighting | 60 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Go 2nd. Power raised after damage. | ||||||
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | 15 | 100 | 35 | ||
| An attack that may poison the target. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Reduces the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 4Absorb | grass | 20 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 7Growth | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Raises Attack and Spcl.Atk. | ||||||
| Leech SeedLevel: 10Leech Seed | grass | 0 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Steals HP from the foe on every turn. | ||||||
| Sand AttackLevel: 13Sand Attack | ground | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Reduces accuracy by throwing sand. | ||||||
| Needle ArmLevel: 16Needle Arm | grass | 60 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Faint AttackLevel: 19Faint Attack | dark | 60 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| SynthesisLevel: 22Synthesis | grass | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Restores HP (varies by time). | ||||||
| PaybackLevel: 26Payback | dark | 50 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Power is doubled after damaged. | ||||||
| SpikesLevel: 30Spikes | ground | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Hurts foes when they switch out. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 35Sucker Punch | dark | 70 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Won't work if foe doesn't attack. | ||||||
| Pin MissileLevel: 38Pin Missile | bug | 25 | 95 | 20 | ||
| Fires pins that strike 2-5 times. | ||||||
| Energy BallLevel: 44Energy Ball | grass | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Sphere of energy, lowers Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Cotton SporeLevel: 49Cotton Spore | grass | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Harshly reduces the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| SandstormLevel: 54Sandstorm | rock | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Dark PulseLevel: 59Dark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Unleash dark energy, causes flinch. |
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcidAcid | poison | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| An attack that may lower Spcl.Def. | |||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | |
| Returns a physical blow double. | |||||
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | |
| An attack that always confuses. | |||||
| GrasswhistleGrasswhistle | grass | 0 | 55 | 15 | |
| May cause the foe to fall asleep. | |||||
| Low KickLow Kick | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | |
| Damage depends on target's weight. | |||||
| Magical LeafMagical Leaf | grass | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| Mystical leaves that never miss. | |||||
| Seed BombSeed Bomb | grass | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| Hard-shelled seeds barrage the foe. |
TM/HM Moves (32)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that always confuses. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| The power varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Ups Spcl.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| brickbreakbrickbreak | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM31TM31 | |
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Raises Defense with a barrier. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the target. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 60 | 95 | 15 | TM39TM39 | |
| Lowers Speed by piling rocks. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM51TM51 | |
| Spcl.Def can be lowered. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM52TM52 | |
| Sphere of energy, lowers Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| PoweruppunchPoweruppunch | fighting | 40 | 100 | 20 | TM58TM58 | |
| Will always raise user's Attack. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM63TM63 | |
| Unleash dark energy, causes flinch. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM66TM66 | |
| A dance that increases Attack. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM68TM68 | |
| Powerful jab that can poison foe. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM69TM69 | |
| Deals 2x damage on poisoned foe. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM70TM70 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
Move Tutor Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderpunchThunderpunch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | ||||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| Punch that heals the user. | ||||||
| Strength SapStrength Sap | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| Heals user and lowers foe's Attack. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| Damage depends on target's weight. |
Type Summary
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.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Cacturne, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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