Where can I find Cacturne in SoulGold?

Cacturne cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Cacturne?

Cacturne is a grass/dark-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Cacturne learn in SoulGold?

Cacturne can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Cacturnein Pokémon SoulGold

grassdark

Pokédex Entry

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

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How to Obtain

Cacturne isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Spiky ShieldLevel: 0Spiky Shield	grass	0	0	10
0	Spiky ShieldLevel: 0Spiky Shield	Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck.
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 foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	20	100	0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	0	0	0
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
1	Destiny BondLevel: 1Destiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
1	Destiny BondLevel: 1Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
10	Leech SeedLevel: 10Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
10	Leech SeedLevel: 10Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
13	Sand AttackLevel: 13Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
13	Sand AttackLevel: 13Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
16	Bullet SeedLevel: 16Bullet Seed	grass	0	100	30
16	Bullet SeedLevel: 16Bullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
19	Power TripLevel: 19Power Trip	dark	20	100	10
19	Power TripLevel: 19Power Trip	It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has.
22	IngrainLevel: 22Ingrain	grass	0	0	20
22	IngrainLevel: 22Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
26	PaybackLevel: 26Payback	dark	50	100	10
26	PaybackLevel: 26Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
30	SpikesLevel: 30Spikes	ground	0	0	20
30	SpikesLevel: 30Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
35	Sucker PunchLevel: 35Sucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
35	Sucker PunchLevel: 35Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
38	Pin MissileLevel: 38Pin Missile	bug	0	0	20
38	Pin MissileLevel: 38Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
44	Energy BallLevel: 44Energy Ball	grass	0	100	10
44	Energy BallLevel: 44Energy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
49	Cotton SporeLevel: 49Cotton Spore	grass	0	0	40
49	Cotton SporeLevel: 49Cotton Spore	Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
54	SandstormLevel: 54Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
54	SandstormLevel: 54Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

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Egg Moves (18)

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.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	0	0	20
Low KickLow Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	normal	0	100	10
Smelling SaltsSmelling Salts	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	grass	60	0	20
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	80	100	15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
Nasty PlotNasty Plot	dark	0	0	20
Nasty PlotNasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
DisableDisable	normal	0	55	20
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	0	0	5
BlockBlock	Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape.
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	0	100	10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
SwitcherooSwitcheroo	dark	0	100	10
SwitcherooSwitcheroo	Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see.
Fell StingerFell Stinger	bug	0	100	25
Fell StingerFell Stinger	If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised.
BelchBelch	poison	120	90	10
BelchBelch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
RototillerRototiller	ground	0	0	10
RototillerRototiller	Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	fighting	40	100	20
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (40)

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.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
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	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
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 BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
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.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An 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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
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.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.