Cacnea (Pokémon)
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| Cacnea サボネア Sabonea | |
 Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #331 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #119 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R--- |
| Almia Browser | R-239 |
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Cactus Pokémon |
| Height | 1′04″ (0.4m) |
| Weight | 113.1 lbs. (51.3kg) |
| Ability | Sand Veil |
| Egg groups | Plant |
| Humanshape | |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 97 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Green |
| Catch rate | 190 |
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Cacnea (Japanese: サボネア Sabonea) is a Grass-type Pokémon.
Cacnea comes with the ability Sand Veil, which increases evasion by 20% in a sandstorm.
Cacnea evolves into Cacturne starting at Level 32.
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Biology
Physiology
Cacnea are round, green Pokémon that are primarily found in deserts and other arid environments. It has to stubby, cone-shaped feet. Cacnea has three dark green rhombus shapes below its face. There is also a yellow flower bud on top of Cacnea's head. Cacnea has two club-like arms that are dotted with spikes.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Aside from its numerous poison abilities, Cacnea also carries Sand Veil. In a Sandstorm, Cacnea's ability to avoid attacks is raised, giving it a sort of home field advantage.
Cacnea, and its evolution, Cacturne, are the only known Pokémon that learn Needle Arm.
Behavior
Habitat
Cacnea lives in the desert.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Cacnea first appeared in A Poached Ego. It became James's Pokémon after his Weezing and Arbok left to protect a bunch of Ekans and Koffing that were freed from a Pokémon Poacher. In Once There Were Greenfields, James gave Cacnea to Gardenia.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Cacnea (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| III | 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. | |
| FireRed | It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. | |
| LeafGreen | It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. | |
| IV | Diamond | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
| Pearl | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Uncommon | Route 111 |
| Pokémon Emerald | Rare | Route 111 | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Uncommon | Route 228 |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Wilderness (Sapphire Field) |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 5 Forever Level 5 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Mt. Thunder (1F-4F) Joyous Tower (33F-35F) Oddity Cave (B1-B4) |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Habura Desert |
Base stats
| HP: | 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 85 | |
| Defense: | 40 | |
| SpAtk: | 85 | |
| SpDef: | 40 | |
| Speed: | 35 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Cacnea is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
Moves in Italics aren't STAB for Cacnea, but are for some/all evolutions.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation III | Generation IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSE | FR/LG | ||
| Start | Poison Sting Leer | Poison Sting Leer | |
| 5 | Absorb | Absorb | |
| 9 | Growth | Growth | |
| 13 | Leech Seed | Leech Seed | |
| 17 | Sand Attack | Sand Attack | |
| 21 | Pin Missile | Pin Missile | |
| 25 | Ingrain | Ingrain | |
| 29 | Faint Attack | Faint Attack | |
| 33 | Spikes | Spikes | |
| 37 | Needle Arm | Sucker Punch | |
| 41 | Cotton Spore | Payback | |
| 45 | Sandstorm | Needle Arm | |
| 49 | Destiny Bond | Cotton Spore | |
| 53 | Sandstorm | ||
| 57 | Destiny Bond | ||
By TM/HM
| # | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Focus Punch |
| TM06 | Toxic | Toxic |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Bullet Seed |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Sunny Day |
| TM17 | Protect | Protect |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Giga Drain |
| TM21 | Frustration | Frustration |
| TM22 | SolarBeam | SolarBeam |
| TM27 | Return | Return |
| TM31 | Brick Break | |
| TM32 | Double Team | Double Team |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Sandstorm |
| TM42 | Facade | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract | Attract |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | |
| TM56 | Fling | |
| TM58 | Endure | |
| TM60 | Drain Punch | |
| TM66 | Payback | |
| TM70 | Flash | |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | |
| TM78 | Captivate | |
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | |
| TM87 | Swagger | |
| TM90 | Substitute | |
| HM01 | Cut | Cut |
| HM05 | Flash |
By breeding
Only in Generation IV games:
By tutoring
In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition: Catch | 
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 7.2% | Friend Area: Furnace Desert |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | I can live for thirty days without having anything to drink! | |
| 26%-50% HP | My HP is slipping down to the halfway mark. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I'll faint on you... My body's developing cracks... | |
| Level Up | I leveled up! I can feel power down to my spikes! | |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
Group: 
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Tackle |
Evolution
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Basic
Cacnea
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| Image:Spr 3r 331.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 331.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 331 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 331 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 331 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 331 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 331.png | Image:Spr 4p 331.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 331 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 331 s.png | |||||
For other sprites and images, please see Cacnea images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
Origin
It is based on a cactus. It can also resemble a Halloween Jack-o-lantern.
Name origin
Cacnea's name is based on cactus. Its Japanese name is based on 仙人掌 saboten, cactus. Nea may come from needle.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
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