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Cacturne

Gen 3 #0332
If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, Cacturne will follow in a ragtag group. The Pokémon are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.
  • Types grassdark
  • Height / Weight 1.3 m (4′03″) · 77.4 kg (170.6 lbs)
  • Gender Ratio ♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
  • Catch difficulty Medium (60)
  • Training EV Yield +1 Attack, +1 Sp. Atk Leveling pace Slower early levels, catches up later
  • Egg groups Grass, Human Like · 20 egg cycles

Abilities

Sand Veil

Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

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Water Absorb Hidden

If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

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Evolution Chain

Cacnea
Cacnea#0331grass
→
Lv. 32
Cacturne
Cacturne#0332grassdark

Base Stats

HP 70
Attack 115
Defence 60
Sp. Atk 115
Sp. Def 60
Speed 55
Total (BST) 475

Where to Find (World Spawns)

Click a spawn row to highlight matching biomes on the server map. Map = biome eligibility only; light / time / weather stay in the table.

Rarity Bucket Levels Context Weight Biomes Conditions
Common Lv. 32-48 Grounded Natural 10
Badlands Desert
Sky Light: 8–15

Item Drops & Player Interactions

Wild Item Drops (Max rolls: 5)

Item Quantity Drop Chance
CactusCactus 0-2 Guaranteed / Weighted
Poison BarbPoison Barb 1 5%
Tanga BerryTanga Berry 1 5%
Sticky BarbSticky Barb 1 5%

Right-Click Interactions

Action Use Item Result Cooldown
Bone Meal Bone MealBone Meal CactusCactus×1-2 300s

Riding & World Behavior

Behavior Traits

  • Sleep Sleeps (Day · Light 0-4)
  • Combat Defends Owner · Defends Self
  • Herd Size Up to 3

Moveset

Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Start / 1 Absorb STAB Grass Special 20 100% 25 A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Start / 1 Destiny Bond Ghost Status — 100% 5 If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Start / 1 Feint Attack STAB Dark Physical 60 100% 20 The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Start / 1 Growth Normal Status — 100% 20 The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Start / 1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Start / 1 Needle Arm STAB Grass Physical 60 100% 15 The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch.
Start / 1 Poison Sting Poison Physical 15 100% 35 The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Start / 1 Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Start / 1 Spiky Shield Grass Status — 100% 10 In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker that makes direct contact.
10 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
13 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.
16 Bullet Seed STAB Grass Physical 25 100% 30 The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
19 Power Trip STAB Dark Physical 20 100% 10 The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.
22 Ingrain Grass Status — 100% 20 The user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now rooted, it can't switch out.
26 Payback STAB Dark Physical 50 100% 10 The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
30 Spikes Ground Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
35 Sucker Punch STAB Dark Physical 70 100% 5 This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
38 Pin Missile Bug Physical 25 95% 20 The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
44 Energy Ball STAB Grass Special 90 100% 10 The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
49 Cotton Spore Grass Status — 100% 40 The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon. This harshly lowers their Speed stats.
54 Sandstorm Rock Status — 100% 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Block Normal Status — 100% 5 The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Bullet Seed STAB Grass Physical 25 100% 30 The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Curse Ghost Status — 100% 10 A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 The target is cut with a scythe, a claw, or the like to inflict damage.
Dark Pulse STAB Dark Special 80 100% 15 The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Embargo Dark Status — 100% 15 This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Endure Normal Status — 100% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ball STAB Grass Special 90 100% 10 The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flash Normal Status — 100% 20 The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
Fling STAB Dark Physical — 100% 10 The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Foul Play STAB Dark Physical 95 100% 15 The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Giga Drain STAB Grass Special 75 100% 10 A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knot STAB Grass Special — 100% 20 The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy Glide STAB Grass Physical 55 100% 20 Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Grassy Terrain Grass Status — 100% 10 The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Helping Hand Normal Status — 100% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Knock Off STAB Dark Physical 65 100% 20 The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Lash Out STAB Dark Physical 75 100% 5 The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Leaf Storm STAB Grass Special 130 90% 5 The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Lunge Bug Physical 80 100% 15 The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Magical Leaf STAB Grass Special 60 100% 20 The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5 The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle- packed power.
Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20 The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle- packed power.
Nasty Plot Dark Status — 100% 20 The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Nature Power Normal Status — 100% 20 This attack makes use of nature's power. Its effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Payback STAB Dark Physical 50 100% 10 The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
Pin Missile Bug Physical 25 95% 20 The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20 The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Protect Normal Status — 100% 10 This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance Water Status — 100% 5 The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Rest Psychic Status — 100% 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Retaliate Normal Physical 70 100% 5 The user takes revenge for a fainted ally. This move's power is boosted if an ally fainted in the previous turn.
Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Role Play Psychic Status — 100% 10 The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's Ability.
Sandstorm Rock Status — 100% 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Seed Bomb STAB Grass Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10 The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep Talk Normal Status — 100% 10 The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beam STAB Grass Special 120 100% 10 The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Spikes Ground Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Substitute Normal Status — 100% 10 The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sucker Punch STAB Dark Physical 70 100% 5 This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Sunny Day Fire Status — 100% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Swift Normal Special 60 100% 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Synthesis Grass Status — 100% 5 The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blast Normal Special 80 100% 10 If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thief STAB Dark Physical 60 100% 25 The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Throat Chop STAB Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Toxic Spikes Poison Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Trailblaze STAB Grass Physical 50 100% 20 The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Venoshock Poison Special 65 100% 10 The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.
Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Acid Poison Special 40 100% 30 Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10 The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Block Normal Status — 100% 5 The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.
Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.
Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5 The user attacks by punching the target with full concentrated power. This also confuses the target.
Fell Stinger Bug Physical 50 100% 25 When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically.
Grass Whistle Grass Status — 55% 15 The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
Power Trip STAB Dark Physical 20 100% 10 The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.
Rototiller Ground Status — 100% 10 Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
Smelling Salts Normal Physical 70 100% 10 This attack's power is doubled when used on a target with paralysis. This also cures the target's paralysis, however.
Switcheroo Dark Status — 100% 10 The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses every Pokémon around it.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Block Normal Status — 100% 5 The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.
Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Dark Pulse STAB Dark Special 80 100% 15 The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Energy Ball STAB Grass Special 90 100% 10 The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Foul Play STAB Dark Physical 95 100% 15 The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Giga Drain STAB Grass Special 75 100% 10 A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grassy Glide STAB Grass Physical 55 100% 20 Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Helping Hand Normal Status — 100% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Knock Off STAB Dark Physical 65 100% 20 The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Lash Out STAB Dark Physical 75 100% 5 The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Magical Leaf STAB Grass Special 60 100% 20 The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20 The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Rest Psychic Status — 100% 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Role Play Psychic Status — 100% 10 The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's Ability.
Seed Bomb STAB Grass Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10 The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep Talk Normal Status — 100% 10 The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Spikes Ground Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Sucker Punch STAB Dark Physical 70 100% 5 This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Swift Normal Special 60 100% 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Synthesis Grass Status — 100% 5 The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Throat Chop STAB Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.
Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

STAB = Same Type Attack Bonus (~1.5× damage) when a damaging move matches this Pokémon’s type(s).