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Cacneain Pokémon Modern Emerald

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Pokemon #344

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#344

Abilities

Sand Veil

Ups evasion in a sandstorm.

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

Poisonbarb(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 Route 111 (rare). Wild ones range from level 19 to 22.

Wild Encounters (1)


Route 111	any	Field	Lv. 19-22	22%

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	15	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 foe with a leer to lower Defense.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	20	100	25
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	normal	0	0	20
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	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	ground	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	20	95	20
21	Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
25	IngrainLevel: 25Ingrain	grass	0	100	20
25	IngrainLevel: 25Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
29	Faint AttackLevel: 29Faint Attack	dark	60	0	20
29	Faint AttackLevel: 29Faint 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.
39	Dark PulseLevel: 39Dark Pulse	dark	80	100	15
39	Dark PulseLevel: 39Dark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
41	Cotton SporeLevel: 41Cotton Spore	grass	0	100	40
41	Cotton SporeLevel: 41Cotton Spore	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.
49	Destiny BondLevel: 49Destiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
49	Destiny BondLevel: 49Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

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Egg Moves (12)

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. Defense.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	1	100	20
Low KickLow Kick	A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.
Smelling SaltSmelling Salt	normal	70	100	10
Smelling SaltSmelling Salt	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
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.
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. 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 (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	70	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	20	100	30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	60	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	grass	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

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Pokédex Entry

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.