Cacnea (Pokémon)

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Cacnea サボネア Sabonea
Artwork from R/S/E
Type	Grass
Species	Cactus Pokémon
National Dex	#331
Johto Dex	#—
Hoenn Dex	#119
Sinnoh Dex	#—
Fiore Browser	R---
Almia Browser	R-239
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.
Lv. 100 at	1,059,860 exp.
Gender	50% ♀/50% ♂
Pokédex color	Green
Catch rate	190
Footprint
Body style
On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Pokémon Palace Network Pokédex (Gen. III) On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Serebii's Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Ultimate Pokémon Center Pokédex (Gen. I-IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cacnea (Japanese: サボネア Sabonea) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Cacturne at level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Cacnea are round, green Pokémon that are primarily found in deserts and other arid environments. It has two 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.

In addition, Cacnea release a strong aroma to attract prey to it, and retain moisture in the hot daylight hours.

Behavior

Cacnea is well adapted to the harsh desert environment. It can store water for almost up to a month, which is especially useful for its habitat. When it battles, it is known to swing its arms wildly in hopes of stinging its opponent with one of the sharp thorns in its arms.

Habitat

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Cacnea lives in the desert.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

James receiving a painful hug from his Cacnea

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.
	Platinum	Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen	Game		Rarity	Location
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Uncommon	Route 111
	Emerald		Rare	Route 111
	FireRed	LeafGreen	None	Trade
	Colosseum		None	Trade
	XD		None	Trade
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Uncommon	Route 228
	Platinum		None	Trade
	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 (Red and Blue)	Mt. Thunder (1F-4F) Joyous Tower (33F-35F) Oddity Cave (B1-B4)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Northern Desert (1F-8F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Haruba Desert

Base stats

HP:	50
Attack:	85
Defense:	40
SpAtk:	85
SpDef:	40
Speed:	35

Type effectiveness

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
Flying : 2× Poison : 2× Bug : 2× Fire : 2× Ice : 2×	Ground : ½× Grass : ½× Water : ½× Electric : ½×		Normal : 1× Fighting : 1× Rock : 1× Ghost : 1× Steel : 1× Psychic : 1× Dragon : 1× Dark : 1×

Learnset

Cacnea is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Start	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35	Smart	2 `♥♥`
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30	Cool	2 `♥♥`
5	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100%	25	Smart	1 `♥`
9	Growth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Beauty	0
13	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	—	90%	10	Smart	0
17	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	—	100%	15	Cute	2 `♥♥`
21	Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	14	85%	20	Cool	2 `♥♥`
25	Ingrain	Grass	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	0
29	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20	Smart	2 `♥♥`
35	Spikes	Ground	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	2 `♥♥`
37	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5	Smart	2 `♥♥`
41	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10	Cool	1 `♥`
45	Needle Arm	Grass	Physical	60	100%	15	Smart	3 `♥♥♥`
49	Cotton Spore	Grass	Status	—	85%	40	Beauty	2 `♥♥`
53	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 `♥♥`
57	Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	—	—%	5	Smart	0
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
TM01	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20	Tough	1 `♥`
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	85%	10	Smart	2 `♥♥`
TM09	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	10	100%	30	Cool	2 `♥♥`
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15	Smart	1 `♥`
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5	Beauty	2 `♥♥`
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	60	100%	10	Smart	1 `♥`
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 `♥♥`
TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10	Cool	1 `♥`
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 `♥♥`
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15	Cool	3 `♥♥♥`
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15	Cool	2 `♥♥`
TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 `♥♥`
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	Cute	2 `♥♥`
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	Smart	2 `♥♥`
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15	Cute	2 `♥♥`
TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100%	10	Beauty	2 `♥♥`
TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10	Tough	1 `♥`
TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 `♥♥`
TM60	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	5	Beauty	1 `♥`
TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10	Cool	1 `♥`
TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Beauty	2 `♥♥`
TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30	Beauty	0
TM78	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Beauty	2 `♥♥`
TM79	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15	Cool	2 `♥♥`
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 `♥♥♥`
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15	Cool	2 `♥♥`
TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20	Smart	0
TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	—	100%	20	Smart	2 `♥♥`
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 `♥♥`
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 `♥`
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel	Acid	Poison	Special	40	100%	30	Smart	3 `♥♥♥`
Hitmonchan Hitmontop Breloom Lucario	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	2 `♥♥`
Machop, Machoke, Machamp Breloom	DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5	Cool	2 `♥♥`
Sunkern, Sunflora Roselia, Roserade Snover, Abomasnow	GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	—	55%	15	Smart	2 `♥♥`
Machop, Machoke, Machamp Electabuzz, Electivire	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	50%	5	Tough	3 `♥♥♥`
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Bellossom Roselia, Roserade Tropius Cherubi, Cherrim Mr. Mime	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—%	20	Beauty	2 `♥♥`
Shroomish, Breloom Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur Exeggutor Sunkern, Sunflora	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15	Smart	0
Makuhita, Hariyama	SmellingSalt	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10	Smart	0
Spinda	Teeter Dance	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Cute	2 `♥♥`
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: III
Game							Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15	Tough	3 `♥♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5	Cool	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	10	95%	20	Cool	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75%	5	Cool	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85%	20	Tough	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	Cute	3 `♥♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15	Smart	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	3 `♥♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 `♥♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	Cool	3 `♥♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10	Tough	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 `♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5	Smart	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 `♥♥`
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30	Beauty	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5	Smart	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15	Cool	2 `♥♥`
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
	Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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 Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 6.4%	IQ Group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Grass	Poké Assist: Grass	Field Move: Tackle
"It attacks by scattering needles."

Evolution

Unevolved	→ Level 32	First evolution
Cacnea Grass		Cacturne Grass Dark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
I	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
II	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
				Image:Spr 3f 331.png
	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 4p 331.png
			Image:Spr 4p 331 s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Cacnea images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Cacnea and its evolution, Cacturne, are two of the few Pokémon which aren't Steel, Ground or Rock-type which are unharmed by sandstorms. This is because of their ability, Sand Veil. The other Pokémon who share this trait are