Cacnea
サボネア Sabonea
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
1
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
97
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Cacnea (Japanese: サボネア Sabonea) is a Grass-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Cacturne starting at level 32.
Biology
Physiology
Cacnea are round, green Pokémon that are primarily found in deserts and other arid environments. They have a dark green rombus shape above their face, and three dark green rhombus shapes below their face that ring around its waist with a green rhombus shape on its back. Cacnea has dark circles around its eyes, its mouth apparently composed of several similar circles with thin striations below it. Cacnea has two darker-green spikes to the sides of its face, along with a yellow flower bud on top of their heads. Cacnea also have two club-like arms that are dotted with darker-green spikes with cactus-esque striations along its length and two stubby, darker-green-colored, cone-shaped feet.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Aside from its numerous poison abilities, Cacnea also has the Ability 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.
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.
Habitat
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.
Pokédex entries
| This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Cacnea (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Emerald
| Cacnea live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.
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| FireRed
| It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
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| LeafGreen
| It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
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| IV
| Diamond
| By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
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| Pearl
| By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
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| Platinum
| By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 110 - 157
| 210 - 304
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| 81 - 150
| 157 - 295
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| 40 - 101
| 76 - 196
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| 81 - 150
| 157 - 295
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| 40 - 101
| 76 - 196
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom
Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
| Acid
| Poison
| Special
| 40
| 100%
| 30
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Hitmonchan
Hitmontop
Breloom
Lucario
| Counter
| Fighting
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Breloom
| DynamicPunch
| Fighting
| Physical
| 100
| 50%
| 5
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Sunkern, Sunflora
Roselia, Roserade
Snover, Abomasnow
| GrassWhistle
| Grass
| Status
| —
| 55%
| 15
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Electabuzz, Electivire
| Low Kick
| Fighting
| Physical
| —
| 50%
| 5
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Bellossom
Roselia, Roserade
Tropius
Cherubi, Cherrim
Mr. Mime
| Magical Leaf
| Grass
| Special
| 60
| —%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Drowzee, Hypno
Shiftry
Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape
Croagunk, Toxicroak
| Nasty PlotHGSS
| Dark
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 0
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Shroomish, Breloom
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Exeggutor
Sunkern, Sunflora
| Seed Bomb
| Grass
| Physical
| 80
| 100%
| 15
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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| Makuhita, Hariyama
| SmellingSalt
| Normal
| Physical
| 60
| 100%
| 10
| Smart
| 0
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| Spinda
| Teeter Dance
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
It is based on a cactus. It can also resemble a Halloween Jack-o-lantern. This is made even more apparent in its shiny form, which is orange.
Name origin
Cacnea's name is based on cactus. Sabonea is based on 仙人掌 saboten, cactus. Nea may come from needle.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
Poison Barb (5%)
Sticky Barb (5%)
Body size: 1
( Grass )
(Tackle ×1)
For other sprites and images, please see Cacnea images on Bulbagarden Archives.
