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Gloom (Pokémon)

2011-03-02T05:17:07Z

Gray: /* Name origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=grass | type2=poison | prevnum=043 | nextnum=045 | prev=Oddish | next=Vileplume }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Gloom |
pron=<sc>''gloom''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=クサイハナ |
tmname=Kusaihana |
art=FRLG |
size=140px |
ndex=044 |
jdex=084 |
hdex=089 |
fbrow=127 |
abrow=115 |
obrow=128 |
opbrow=013 |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Poison |
species=Weed |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=19.0 |
weight-kg=8.6 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Chlorophyll |
ability2= |
abilityd=Stench|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Plant |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=2 |
expyield=132 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=120 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=gloom |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Gloom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''クサイハナ''' ''Kusaihana'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} Pokémon.

It evolves from {{p|Oddish}} at [[level]] 21. It then evolves into either {{p|Vileplume}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Leaf Stone}} or {{p|Bellossom}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Sun Stone}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
The "flower" on top of Gloom's head resembles a rainforest flower, the {{wp|rafflesia}}, which is said to smell like rotten meat. Gloom’s eyes seem perpetually closed in appearance, and their purple lips seem to constantly drip drool, however, the ‘drool’ is actually nectar. Gloom has gained a pair of arms, and its legs seem more developed in form.
====Gender differences====
A female has fewer, albeit larger, spots on its petals.

====Special abilities====
Gloom's most well-known special ability is launching a horrid-smelling pollen that has been described as smelling like a mixture of old sneakers, garbage, and rotten eggs with a hint of skunk fumes. This stench has shown to smell bad enough to knock out other people and Pokémon, examples of this being [[Team Rocket]] and [[Ash's Charizard|Ash's Charmander]]. Like many other {{type2|Grass}}s, Gloom can utilize the [[sun#Intense sunlight|sun]] to become faster in sunlight. Gloom is also able to learn powder-based moves like {{m|PoisonPowder}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}, restore health in moonlight, and perform attacks that drain energy from its opponent like {{m|Giga Drain}}.

===Behavior===
The fluid that oozes from its mouth, despite appearance, is actually a honey-like nectar Gloom uses to attract prey. Gloom is characterized of being able to release an incredibly foul stench from the pistils and pollen of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If Gloom is feeling calm and secure, however, it does not release its usual stinky aroma, a statement first implied in the episode ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]''

===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Gloom live in grassy plains, and can also be found in tropical areas such as jungles and swamps, where the ground is rich in nutrients. It is commonly found in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and occasionaly in [[Sinnoh]] as well.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Gloom uses a nectar to attract prey.

==In the anime==
[[File:EP026.png|250px|thumb|right|{{TP|Erika|Gloom}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Erika's Gloom]]====
[[Erika]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Celadon City]], has a Gloom that [[Ash Ketchum]] rescued from the Gym when it went up in flames because of [[Team Rocket]]. Erika first met Gloom when it saved her from a {{p|Grimer}} when she was a girl. It appeared in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]''.

====Other====
[[Florinda]] has a Gloom which she wanted to evolve into a {{p|Vileplume}} in ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]''. However, this Gloom didn't need to evolve after it beat Team Rocket with its powerful {{m|SolarBeam}} attack.

A Gloom was also used by [[Gulzar]] in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]''.

===Minor appearances===
A Gloom also appeared in ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing!]]''.

Gloom also appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]''.

A Gloom appeared in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP107|Gloom|Ash's Pokédex|Gloom, the Weed Pokémon. Gloom gives off a very unpleasant smell. While strong against {{t|Water}} Pokémon, Gloom is weak against {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Flying}} types.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP031|Gloom|Gardenia|It's Gloom, the Weed Pokémon. It gives off a powerful aroma that can cause those to smell it to faint from two miles away.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
Gloom's most notable appearance has been as wild Pokémon. [[Erika]] owns a Gloom as part of her gym team, as with its {{p|Vileplume|its}} {{p|Bellossom|evolutions}}, but it isn't shown battling.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Gloom (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=grass
|type2=poison
|gen=1
|redbluedex=The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
|yellowdex=Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink.
|stadiumdex=The horrible-smelling pistil of this flower stinks {{tt|over a mile away|2km}}. Unwittingly inhaled, it can cause fainting.
|golddex=What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
|silverdex=It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close.
|crystaldex=The smell from its drool-like syrup and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint.
|stadium2dex=What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
|rubydex=Gloom releases a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this Pokémon is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma.
|sapphiredex=From its mouth Gloom drips honey that smells absolutely horrible. Apparently, it loves the horrid stench. It sniffs the noxious fumes and then drips even more of its honey.
|emeralddex=A horribly noxious honey drools from its mouth. One whiff of the honey can result in memory loss. Some fans are said to enjoy this overwhelming stink, however.
|firereddex=Its pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of {{tt|1.25 miles|2km}}.
|leafgreendex=The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
|dpptdex=The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses {{tt|more than a mile|2km}} away.
|heartgolddex=What appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
|soulsilverdex=It secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close.
|bwdex={{tt|くちから　たれている　ミツは　２キロ　はなれていても　はなが　まがるほど　もうれつに　くさい。|The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Grass |
type2=Poison|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Rare |
rbarea= [[Route]]s {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, {{rtn|15|Kanto}} |
gen1ex=red |
yrarity=Uncommon |
yarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, {{rtn|15|Kanto}} and [[Cerulean Cave]] |
gsrarity=Few |
gsarea={{rt|5|Kanto}} ([[Nocturnal Pokémon|night]]) |
crarity=Few |
carea={{rt|24|Kanto}} (night) |
rsrarity=Few |
rsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|121|Hoenn}} and {{rtn|123|Hoenn}}, [[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
erarity=Few |
earea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|121|Hoenn}} and {{rtn|123|Hoenn}}, [[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
frlgrarity=Few |
frlgarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, [[Berry Forest]], [[Bond Bridge]], [[Cape Brink]], and [[Water Path]] |
frlgex=firered |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}} |
palarea=Forest |
hgssrarity=Few |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|5|Kanto}}, {{rtn|47|Johto}}, and {{rtn|48|Johto}} (night) |
walkarea={{pw|Treehouse}} |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Oddish}} |
gen5ex=white|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=grass
|type2=poison
|channel={{OBP|Viridian Forest|Channel}}
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Oddish}}
|pinballrs=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Oddish}}
|trozei=Endless Level 2 Endless Level 15 Forever Level 51 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Silent Chasm]] (1F-9F)
|ranger=[[Olive Jungle]]
|md2=[[Apple Woods]] (7F-12F)
|ranger2=[[Chroma Highlands]]
|scramble=[[Silent Forest]]
|ranger3=[[Old Mansion]] [[Forest Temple]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=grass|type2=poison
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 60 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk= 85 |
SpDef= 75 |
Special=85 |
Speed= 40 |
type=Grass |
type2=Poison }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=grass
|type2=poison
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=1
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=grass|
type2=poison|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
gen1poison=yes|
oldgrass=¼|
oldbug=4}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Gloom|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|PoisonPowder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Moonlight|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Gloom|Grass|Poison|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Gloom|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venom Shock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Gloom|Grass|Poison|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Gloom|grass|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|556|Marakacchi}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Elfuun}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}} {{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2|*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}} {{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|455|Carnivine}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|556|Marakacchi}} {{MSP|590|Tamagetake}}{{MSP|591|Morobareru}}{{MSP|597|Tesshido}}{{MSP|598|Nattorei}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|069|Bellsprout}}{{MSP|070|Weepinbell}}{{MSP|071|Victreebel}} {{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}} {{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}} {{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|459|Snover}} {{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Elfuun}}|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}} {{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}} {{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}} {{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|556|Marakacchi}}{{MSP|590|Tamagetake}}{{MSP|591|Morobareru}}|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2|*||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Gloom|grass|poison|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Gloom|grass|poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Gloom|grass|poison|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Gloom|Grass|Poison|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5null}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Gloom|Grass|Poison|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=grass |
type2=poison |
ndex=044 |
pinball=Evolve |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19 |
area=Jungle |
P1=I know I stink, but I'll KO foes, so please bear with me! |
P2=I only have half my HP left. |
P3=No more... I'm out of power... |
PL=Yup! Leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Grass |
assist=Grass |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=8 |
MinEXP=34 |
MaxEXP=64 |
browser=Gloom blasts gas with a horrible stench. It hides in soil with only its head showing. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.1 |
iq=B |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Grass |
assist2=Grass |
field2=Cut |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It attacks by scattering clouds of {{m|PoisonPowder|poisonous pollen}}. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Grass |
assist3=Grass |
field3=Cut |
field3power=2 |
browser3=It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=043
|name1=Oddish
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|level1=21
|sprite2=044
|name2=Gloom
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Leaf Stone
|sprite3=045
|name3=Vileplume
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison
|evotype2a=Stone
|evostone2a=Sun Stone
|sprite3a=182
|name3a=Bellossom
|type1-3a=Grass
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=grass|
type2=poison|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=044|
name=Gloom|
}}

==Trivia==
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, the Glitch Pokémon [[H POKé]] can evolve into a Gloom if it manages to reach level 224. It can then evolve normally into a {{p|Vileplume}} by {{evostone|Leaf Stone}}.
* Gloom is the first Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order to have more than one Pokémon that it can evolve into as of Generation II. Before then, it was {{p|Eevee}}.
* James's description of Gloom's stench is confused in some sources as a description of his {{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}}.
* Gloom is the only dual-type Pokémon that can evolve into a single-type Pokémon.
** It is also the only Pokémon to evolve into two different Pokémon with two different stones, other than Eevee.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Gloom and Vileplume}}
Gloom appears to resemble the nocturnal flower known as {{wp|rafflesia arnoldii}}, which has a foul odor. The fact that its terrible smelling pollen can be made into a wonderful perfume and that 1 in 1000 people enjoy its smell may be a reference to skunks, whose musk has similar qualities.
====Name origin====
Gloom's name is taken from the word ''gloom'', meaning something depressing, and may refer to the gloom associated with smelling its stench or its seemingly depressed face. It could also come from bloom, since it's still in the blooming stage of a {{wp|rafflesia arnoldii}}, or possibly mushroom. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 臭い花, stinking flower.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{grass color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Duflor
| From ''{{tt|Duft|smell}}'' and ''{{tt|flor|flower}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Ortide
| From ''{{tt|ortie|nettle}}'' and ''{{tt|fétide|fetid, bad-smelling}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 냄새꼬 ''Naemsaekko''
| From ''{{tt|naemsae|smell}}'' and ''{{tt|kkot|flower}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 臭臭花 ''Chòu Chòu Huā''
| "Stinky flower".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]
| 怪味花 (Guai Wei Hua)
| "Weird tasting/smelling flower".
|}
|-
|}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Erika's Gloom]]

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

 

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Cacturne (Pokémon)

2010-09-03T13:50:16Z

Gray: /* Name origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=grass | type2=dark | prevnum=331 | nextnum=333 | prev=Cacnea | next=Swablu }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Cacturne |
jname=ノクタス |
tmname=Noctus |
art=RS |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>cact-turn</sc> |
ndex=332 |
hdex=120 |
abrow=240 |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Dark |
species=Scarecrow |
height-ftin=4'03" |
height-m=1.3 |
weight-lbs=170.6 |
weight-kg=77.4 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Sand Veil |
ability2= |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Plant |
egggroup2=Humanshape |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=1|
evsa=1|
expyield=177 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Green |
catchrate=60 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=cacturne |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Cacturne''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ノクタス''' ''Noctus'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Dark}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Cacnea}} starting at [[level]] 32.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Cacturne is a Pokémon that is primarily green in coloration and possesses a humanoid appearance, resembling a scarecrow made of cacti. They have menacing features such as yellow eyes and its mouth being composed of holes on its face. Cacturne has numerous spikes dotted along the length of its arms, legs, and neck. A pattern of green rhombuses extends down from the front of its body. Cacturne possesses a triangular, spiky-tipped feature on their head that is a darker shade of green than most of Cacturne’s body and resembles some sort of hat.

====Gender differences====
A female Cacturne has a big, dark-green rhombus where a male Cacturne has two small, dark-green rhombuses.

====Special abilities====
Aside from its numerous poison abilities, Cacturne also carries Sand Veil. In a {{DL|Weather conditions|sandstorm}}, Cacturne's ability to avoid attacks is raised, giving it a sort of "home field advantage."

Cacturne, and its pre-evolution, {{p|Cacnea}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learn {{m|Needle Arm}}.

In addition, Cacturne's body retains moisture throughout the hot daylight hours. After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand.

===Behavior===
Cacturne are usually unmoving during the daytime, being nocturnal Pokémon. At night when the temperature drops it will seek prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat, and may pursue travelers in the desert with others of its kind in a ragtag group. Such Cacturne bide their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.

===Habitat===
[[File:Roughterrain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon}}]]
Cacturne prefer to live in deserts.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Cacturne are carnivorous Pokémon, and hunt for prey in the dead of night.

==In the anime==
[[File:Harley Cacturne.png|thumb|210px|{{TP|Harley|Cacturne}} in the anime]]
A Cacturne made a cameo appearance in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

[[Harley]] owns a {{TP|Harley|Cacturne}}. It first appeared in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', and has been Harley's main and best [[Pokémon]] since.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG103|Cacturne|May's Pokédex|Cacturne, the Scarecrow Pokémon. Cacturne is the evolved form of {{p|Cacnea}}, and has traits of both {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Dark}} [[type]]s. It rarely moves during the {{DL|Time|day}}, but is active once the temperature drops at {{DL|Time|night}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Cacturne (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=grass
|type2=dark
|gen=3
|rubydex=During the daytime, Cacturne remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This Pokémon becomes active at night when the temperature drops.
|sapphiredex=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.
|emeralddex=After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand. It is nocturnal, so it hunts at night.
|frlgdex=It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat.
|dpptdex=It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
|hgssdex=Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=grass |
type2=dark |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cacnea}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cacnea}} |
dprarity=Common |
dparea={{rt|228|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea={{rt|228|Sinnoh}} |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea={{jo|Safari Zone}} |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Grass
|type2=Dark
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Cacnea}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 2]] Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Cacnea}}
|md2=[[Northern Desert]] (9F-15F)
|ranger2=[[Haruba Desert]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=grass|type2=dark
|dppt1=Sticky Barb|dppt1type=In-battle effect item|dppt1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=grass |
type2=dark |
HP= 70 |
Attack=115 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 60 |
Speed= 55 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Grass
|type2=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=grass|
type2=dark|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 400 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |

notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|grass|dark|4|3|Cacturne}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|5|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|9|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|13|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|17|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|21|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|14|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|29|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|35|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|41|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|47|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|53|Needle Arm|Grass|Physical|60|100|15|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|59|Cotton Spore|Grass|Status|—|85|40|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|65|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|71|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|dark}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]] ====
{{movelist|grass|dark|4|3|Cacturne}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM09]]|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|10|100|30|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM63]]|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|dark}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|grass|dark|4|3|Cacturne}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Gloom}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Bellossom}} {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Weepinbell}}, {{p|Victreebel}}|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Breloom}} {{p|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Breloom}}|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sunkern}}, {{p|Sunflora}} {{p|Roselia}}|GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}}|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Bayleef}}, {{p|Meganium}} {{p|Bellossom}} {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Roserade}} {{p|Tropius}} {{p|Cherubi}}, {{p|Cherrim}} {{p|Mr. Mime}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Shiftry}} {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Breloom}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{p|Venusaur}} {{p|Exeggutor}} {{p|Sunkern}}, {{p|Sunflora}}|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}}|SmellingSalt|Normal|Physical|60|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spinda}}|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|3|grass|dark}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|grass|dark|4b|3a|Cacturne}}
{{mtentry4|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|Smart|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|grass|dark}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=grass |
type2=dark |
ndex=332 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Furnace Desert |
P1=It's too hot in the desert, so I like it at night. |
P2=I'm not looking good. I lost around half my HP so far... |
P3=I'm about done. My body's stiffening up tight... |
PL=Fufufu... I leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Crush |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It attacks by scattering needles. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=331
|name1=Cacnea
|type1-1=Grass
|evotype1=Level
|level1=32
|sprite2=332
|name2=Cacturne
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=grass|
type2=dark|
gen=3|
gender=both|
ndex=332|
name=Cacturne|
}}

==Trivia==
*Cacturne and its pre-evolution, {{p|Cacnea}}, are two of the few Pokémon which aren't {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Ground}}, or {{type2|Rock}} which are unharmed by sandstorms. This is because of their ability, {{a|Sand Veil}}. The other Pokémon who share this trait are {{p|Cleffa}} line with {{a|Magic Guard}}, {{p|Psyduck}} line with {{a|Cloud Nine}} and Rayquaza with {{a|Air Lock}}. Unlike the others, Cacnea and Cacturne do take damage from {{DL|Weather conditions|hail}}.
*Although Cacturne and its pre-evolutionary stage {{p|Cacnea}} are based on {{wp|Cactus|desert plants known for their high water-retention ability}}, neither Cacturne nor Cacnea have access to the abilities {{a|Water Absorb}} or {{a|Storm Drain}}.
*Despite Cacturne being a nocturnal Pokémon, it can be found in the wild at any time in Diamond and Pearl.
**This is rectified in Pokémon Platinum, as it is only available during the morning or night.
===Origin===
Cacturne is based on a cactus with {{wp|scarecrow}}-like features.
====Name origin====
Cacturne's name is a combination of ''{{wp|cactus}}'' and ''{{wp|nocturne (painting)|nocturne}}'' or ''{{wp|nocturnal}}'', or possibly {{wp|tricorne}}, referring to its head shape.

''Noctus'' is also a combination of these words, albeit in a different order.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Noktuska
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Cacturne
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 밤선인 ''Bamseon'in''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 夢歌奈亞 ''Mèng Gē Nài Yà'' - 夢歌 (lit: dream song) may be taken from 夜曲 ''Yèqǔ'' ({{wp|nocturne}}). 奈亞 is a transliteration of "nea" in its Japanese name.

==Related articles==
*[[Harley's Cacturne]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=grass | type2=dark | prevnum=331 | nextnum=333 | prev=Cacnea | next=Swablu }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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Cacturne (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext | type=grass | type2=dark | prevnum=331 | nextnum=333 | prev=Cacnea | next=Swablu }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Cacturne |
jname=ノクタス |
tmname=Noctus |
art=RS |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>cact-turn</sc> |
ndex=332 |
hdex=120 |
abrow=240 |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Dark |
species=Scarecrow |
height-ftin=4'03" |
height-m=1.3 |
weight-lbs=170.6 |
weight-kg=77.4 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Sand Veil |
ability2= |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Plant |
egggroup2=Humanshape |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=1|
evsa=1|
expyield=177 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Green |
catchrate=60 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=cacturne |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Cacturne''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ノクタス''' ''Noctus'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Dark}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Cacnea}} starting at [[level]] 32.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Cacturne is a Pokémon that is primarily green in coloration and possesses a humanoid appearance, resembling a scarecrow made of cacti. They have menacing features such as yellow eyes and its mouth being composed of holes on its face. Cacturne has numerous spikes dotted along the length of its arms, legs, and neck. A pattern of green rhombuses extends down from the front of its body. Cacturne possesses a triangular, spiky-tipped feature on their head that is a darker shade of green than most of Cacturne’s body and resembles some sort of hat.

====Gender differences====
A female Cacturne has a big, dark-green rhombus where a male Cacturne has two small, dark-green rhombuses.

====Special abilities====
Aside from its numerous poison abilities, Cacturne also carries Sand Veil. In a {{DL|Weather conditions|sandstorm}}, Cacturne's ability to avoid attacks is raised, giving it a sort of "home field advantage."

Cacturne, and its pre-evolution, {{p|Cacnea}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learn {{m|Needle Arm}}.

In addition, Cacturne's body retains moisture throughout the hot daylight hours. After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand.

===Behavior===
Cacturne are usually unmoving during the daytime, being nocturnal Pokémon. At night when the temperature drops it will seek prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat, and may pursue travelers in the desert with others of its kind in a ragtag group. Such Cacturne bide their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.

===Habitat===
[[File:Roughterrain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon}}]]
Cacturne prefer to live in deserts.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Cacturne are carnivorous Pokémon, and hunt for prey in the dead of night.

==In the anime==
[[File:Harley Cacturne.png|thumb|210px|{{TP|Harley|Cacturne}} in the anime]]
A Cacturne made a cameo appearance in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

[[Harley]] owns a {{TP|Harley|Cacturne}}. It first appeared in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', and has been Harley's main and best [[Pokémon]] since.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG103|Cacturne|May's Pokédex|Cacturne, the Scarecrow Pokémon. Cacturne is the evolved form of {{p|Cacnea}}, and has traits of both {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Dark}} [[type]]s. It rarely moves during the {{DL|Time|day}}, but is active once the temperature drops at {{DL|Time|night}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Cacturne (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=grass
|type2=dark
|gen=3
|rubydex=During the daytime, Cacturne remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This Pokémon becomes active at night when the temperature drops.
|sapphiredex=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.
|emeralddex=After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand. It is nocturnal, so it hunts at night.
|frlgdex=It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat.
|dpptdex=It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
|hgssdex=Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=grass |
type2=dark |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cacnea}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cacnea}} |
dprarity=Common |
dparea={{rt|228|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea={{rt|228|Sinnoh}} |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea={{jo|Safari Zone}} |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Grass
|type2=Dark
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Cacnea}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 2]] Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Cacnea}}
|md2=[[Northern Desert]] (9F-15F)
|ranger2=[[Haruba Desert]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=grass|type2=dark
|dppt1=Sticky Barb|dppt1type=In-battle effect item|dppt1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=grass |
type2=dark |
HP= 70 |
Attack=115 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 60 |
Speed= 55 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Grass
|type2=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=grass|
type2=dark|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 400 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |

notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|grass|dark|4|3|Cacturne}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|5|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|9|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|13|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|17|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|21|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|14|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|29|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|35|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|41|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|47|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|53|Needle Arm|Grass|Physical|60|100|15|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|59|Cotton Spore|Grass|Status|—|85|40|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|65|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|71|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|dark}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]] ====
{{movelist|grass|dark|4|3|Cacturne}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM09]]|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|10|100|30|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM63]]|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|dark}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|grass|dark|4|3|Cacturne}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Gloom}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Bellossom}} {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Weepinbell}}, {{p|Victreebel}}|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Breloom}} {{p|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Breloom}}|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sunkern}}, {{p|Sunflora}} {{p|Roselia}}|GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}}|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Bayleef}}, {{p|Meganium}} {{p|Bellossom}} {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Roserade}} {{p|Tropius}} {{p|Cherubi}}, {{p|Cherrim}} {{p|Mr. Mime}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Shiftry}} {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Breloom}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{p|Venusaur}} {{p|Exeggutor}} {{p|Sunkern}}, {{p|Sunflora}}|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}}|SmellingSalt|Normal|Physical|60|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spinda}}|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|3|grass|dark}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|grass|dark|4b|3a|Cacturne}}
{{mtentry4|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|Smart|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|grass|dark}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=grass |
type2=dark |
ndex=332 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Furnace Desert |
P1=It's too hot in the desert, so I like it at night. |
P2=I'm not looking good. I lost around half my HP so far... |
P3=I'm about done. My body's stiffening up tight... |
PL=Fufufu... I leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Crush |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It attacks by scattering needles. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=331
|name1=Cacnea
|type1-1=Grass
|evotype1=Level
|level1=32
|sprite2=332
|name2=Cacturne
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=grass|
type2=dark|
gen=3|
gender=both|
ndex=332|
name=Cacturne|
}}

==Trivia==
*Cacturne and its pre-evolution, {{p|Cacnea}}, are two of the few Pokémon which aren't {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Ground}}, or {{type2|Rock}} which are unharmed by sandstorms. This is because of their ability, {{a|Sand Veil}}. The other Pokémon who share this trait are {{p|Cleffa}} line with {{a|Magic Guard}}, {{p|Psyduck}} line with {{a|Cloud Nine}} and Rayquaza with {{a|Air Lock}}. Unlike the others, Cacnea and Cacturne do take damage from {{DL|Weather conditions|hail}}.
*Although Cacturne and its pre-evolutionary stage {{p|Cacnea}} are based on {{wp|Cactus|desert plants known for their high water-retention ability}}, neither Cacturne nor Cacnea have access to the abilities {{a|Water Absorb}} or {{a|Storm Drain}}.
*Despite Cacturne being a nocturnal Pokémon, it can be found in the wild at any time in Diamond and Pearl.
**This is rectified in Pokémon Platinum, as it is only available during the morning or night.
===Origin===
Cacturne is based on a cactus with {{wp|scarecrow}}-like features.
====Name origin====
Cacturne's name is a combination of ''{{wp|cactus}}'' and ''{{wp|nocturne (painting)|nocturne}}'' or ''{{wp|nocturnal}}'', or possibly {{wp|tricorne}}, referring to his head shape.

''Noctus'' is also a combination of these words, albeit in a different order.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Noktuska
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Cacturne
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 밤선인 ''Bamseon'in''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 夢歌奈亞 ''Mèng Gē Nài Yà'' - 夢歌 (lit: dream song) may be taken from 夜曲 ''Yèqǔ'' ({{wp|nocturne}}). 奈亞 is a transliteration of "nea" in its Japanese name.

==Related articles==
*[[Harley's Cacturne]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=grass | type2=dark | prevnum=331 | nextnum=333 | prev=Cacnea | next=Swablu }}
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