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Cacnea (Pokémon)

Cacnea

#331
Cactus Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#331
Type Grass
SpeciesCactus Pokémon
Height0.4 m (1' 0.3")
Weight51.3 kg (113.1 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Sand-veil
  2. Water-absorb(hidden ability)
ColorGreen
Introduced inGeneration 3
HabitatRough-terrain
ShapeHumanoid

Training

Catch Rate190
Base Exp.67
Growth RateMedium Slow

Breeding

Egg Group Grass Human-Like

Base Stats

HP5015%
Attack8525%
Defense4012%
Special Attack8525%
Special Defense4012%
Speed3510%
Total335

Cacnea Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Cacnea Ground Water Grass Electric
Normal effect against Cacnea Normal Fighting Rock Ghost Steel Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Cacnea Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice

Cacnea Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Cacnea. Cacnea is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

Type effectiveness against Cacnea

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.
2× damage
Flying Pokémon are very effective against against Cacnea.
2× damage
Poison Pokémon are very effective against against Cacnea.
0.5× damage
Ground Pokémon are not very effective against against Cacnea.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.
2× damage
Bug Pokémon are very effective against against Cacnea.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.
2× damage
Fire Pokémon are very effective against against Cacnea.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Cacnea.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Cacnea.
0.5× damage
Electric Pokémon are not very effective against against Cacnea.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.
2× damage
Ice Pokémon are very effective against against Cacnea.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Cacnea.

Pokédex Entries

Cacnea was unavailable prior to Generation 3.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldCACNEA 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.
FireRedLeafGreenIt prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumBy storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
HeartGoldIt lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
SoulSilverIt lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteBy storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Black 2White 2By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Generation 6
XIt lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
YIt prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireCacnea 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.
Generation 7
SunCacnea has no Pokédex entry.
MoonCacnea has no Pokédex entry.
Ultra SunCacnea has no Pokédex entry.
Ultra MoonCacnea has no Pokédex entry.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeCacnea has no Pokédex entry.
Generation 8
SwordCacnea has no Pokédex entry.
ShieldCacnea has no Pokédex entry.

Cacnea Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Ruby SapphireHoenn Route 11119
EmeraldHoenn Route 11120
Diamond PearlSinnoh Route 22823
PlatinumSinnoh Route 22850