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Cacnea(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Grass type Pokémon from the third generation games that evolves into Cacturne starting at level 32

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

The only major Cacnea in the anime has been James' Cacnea. It first appeared in the 6th episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, A Poached Ego!, saving Team Rocket from a Beedrill swarm, and then joining them at the end of the episode as they are uneasy about letting go of Arbok and Weezing. James leaves it with Gardenia so it can master Drain Punch in Once There Were Greenfields, the 54th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Emerald Cacnea live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.
Pokémon FireRed It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Pokémon LeafGreen It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Pokémon Pearl By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Pokémon Platinum By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Pokémon HeartGold It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
Pokémon SoulSilver It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Pokémon White By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Pokémon Black 2 By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Pokémon White 2 By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
Pokémon Y It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Pokémon Omega 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.
Pokémon Alpha 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Pokémon Shining Pearl By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It prefers harsh environments, such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Pokémon Violet It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Route 111
Pokémon Sapphire
Route 111
Pokémon Emerald
Route 111
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Route 228
Pokémon Pearl
Route 228
Pokémon Platinum
Route 228
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon Black 2
Breed Cacturne
Pokémon White 2
Breed Cacturne
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Breed Cacturne
Pokémon Y
Breed Cacturne
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 111
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 111
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Route 228
Grand Underground
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Route 228
Grand Underground
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
West Province: Asado Desert
Pokémon Violet
West Province: Asado Desert

Evolution[]

Cacnea
Reach level 32.
Cacturne

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 85
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 35
Total 335


Moveset[]

Main article: Cacnea/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites and renders
Ruby Sapphire


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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White


Black 2 White 2
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X Y


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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl


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Scarlet Violet


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