Cacneain Pokémon Modern Emerald

grass

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#124 Hoenn Dex · #331 National

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)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	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 foe with a leer to lower Defense.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP25
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
9	GrowthLevel: 9Growth	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	PWR20	ACC95	PP20
21	Pin MissileLevel: 21Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
25	IngrainLevel: 25Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
25	IngrainLevel: 25Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
29	Faint AttackLevel: 29Faint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
29	Faint AttackLevel: 29Faint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
33	SpikesLevel: 33Spikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
33	SpikesLevel: 33Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
37	Needle ArmLevel: 37Needle Arm	grass	PWR60	ACC100	PP15
37	Needle ArmLevel: 37Needle Arm	Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
39	Dark PulseLevel: 39Dark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
39	Dark PulseLevel: 39Dark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
41	Cotton SporeLevel: 41Cotton Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
41	Cotton SporeLevel: 41Cotton Spore	Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
45	SandstormLevel: 45Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
45	SandstormLevel: 45Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
49	Destiny BondLevel: 49Destiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
49	Destiny BondLevel: 49Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

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Egg Moves (7)

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. Defense.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
Low KickLow Kick	A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.
Smelling SaltSmelling Salt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP10
Smelling SaltSmelling Salt	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
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.

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TM/HM Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	grass	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Dynamic Punch (Mossdeep City)Dynamic Punch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	Mossdeep City	TutorTutor
Dynamic Punch (Mossdeep City)Dynamic Punch	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20	Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Mega Punch (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mega Punch	normal	PWR80	ACC85	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mega Punch (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mega Punch	A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Seismic Toss (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Seismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Thunder Punch (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Thunder Punch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Thunder Punch (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Thunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.