Pokémechanics
Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald

#331Cacnea

Species
Cactus Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
190
Growth
Medium Slow
Height
0.4 m
Weight
51.3 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
35

Cacnea

Ruby
CACNEA lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this POKéMON shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down.
Sapphire
The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower CACNEA grows. This POKéMON battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms.
Emerald
CACNEA live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Sp. Atk

HP50
Attack85
Defense40
Sp. Atk85
Sp. Def40
Speed35
Total335

Abilities

Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Locations

Ruby
Walking
Route 111Lv 19-2120%
Sapphire
Walking
Route 111Lv 19-2120%
Emerald
Walking
Route 111Lv 20-226%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Leer
Status
--
100
30
100
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Poison Sting
Physical
15
100
35
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
5Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9Growth
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
13Leech Seed
Status
--
90
10
--
Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
17Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
21Pin Missile
Physical
25
95
20
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
25Ingrain
Status
--
--
20
--
Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
29Feint Attack
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
33Spikes
Status
--
--
20
--
Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
37Needle Arm
Physical
60
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
41Cotton Spore
Status
--
100
40
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
45Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Acid
Special
40
100
30
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Counter
Physical
--
100
20
--
Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
Dynamic Punch
Physical
100
50
5
100
Has a chance to confuse the target.
Grass Whistle
Status
--
55
15
--
Puts the target to sleep.
Teeter Dance
Status
--
100
20
--
Confuses the target.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM01Cut
Physical
50
95
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM05Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM01Focus Punch
Physical
150
100
20
--
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM09Bullet Seed
Physical
25
100
30
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM37Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %Games
Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Emerald
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Counter
Physical
--
100
20
--
Emerald
Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
Double-Edge
Physical
120
100
15
--
Emerald
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
Dynamic Punch
Physical
100
50
5
100
Emerald
Has a chance to confuse the target.
Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Emerald
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Emerald
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Mega Punch
Physical
80
85
20
--
Emerald
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Mimic
Status
--
--
10
--
Emerald
Copies the target’s last used move.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Emerald
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Seismic Toss
Physical
--
100
20
--
Emerald
Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Emerald
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Emerald
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Emerald
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Emerald
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Emerald
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
Thunder Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Emerald
Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Other generations

FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet