Cacnea (Pokémon)

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

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Cacnea (disambiguation).
Cacnea
Cactus Pokémon		 サボネア
Sabonea
 #331

Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Sand Veil Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Water Absorb
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
 Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Grass and Human-Like
 Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
Cacnea
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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 Weight
113.1 lbs. 51.3 kg
Cacnea
0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
97
Gen. III-IV		 Unknown
IV		 67
V+
 Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Cacnea
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 1
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
  Green
 Base friendship
35
External Links

It evolves into Cacturne starting at level 32.

Biology

Cacnea is a green, bipedal Pokémon with a round body and cactus-like striations. It has a dark green rhombus shape above its face, and six dark green rhombus shapes that ring around its waist. It has dark circles around its eyes, and its mouth composed of several similar circles. It has two dark green spikes on each side of its head, along with a yellow flower bud on top of its head. It has two club-like arms that are ringed with dark green spikes, and its two stubby legs are dark green and conical.

Cacnea uses its thorny arms like hammers to attack its opponents. The thorns allow it to use its former signature move, Needle Arm. It is able to live in deserts for 30 days without any water, due to its body being able to store moisture. The beauty and fragrance of its yellow flower depend on the harshness of its environment. This flower releases a strong aroma to attract prey. When prey approaches, Cacnea shoots sharp thorns to bring it down.

In the anime
Cacnea in the anime

James's Cacnea

Cacnea debuted in A Poached Ego!. James caught it after he had to release his Weezing, alongside Jessie's Arbok, to protect a group of Ekans and Koffing that were freed from a Pokémon Poacher. In Once There Were Greenfields, James left Cacnea in the care of Gardenia, who agreed to train it to master Drain Punch.

Minor appearances


Pokédex entries
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG007 Cacnea Ash's Pokédex Cacnea, the Cactus Pokémon. Cacnea lives primarily in dry desert areas, and attacks by swinging its pin-covered arms like hammers.

In the manga
Cacnea in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Cacnea debuted in Creepin Past Cacnea, where a wild one battled alongside a Duskull, Wingull, Volbeat, and Beautifly against Norman, but they were quickly defeated by his Pokémon.

A Trainer's Cacnea appeared in Always Keep Whiscash on You for Emergencies.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

A Cacnea appeared in Battle Between Student and Master!.

In the TCG
Main article: Cacnea (TCG)

In the TFG

One Cacnea figure has been released.

Game data

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#119		 Kanto
#—
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
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—		 Johto
#—
Diamond By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
White
Black 2 By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—		 Hoenn
#124
X It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
Y It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
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.
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Route 111
Emerald
Route 111
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 228
Platinum
Route 228
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Breed Cacturne
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Cacturne
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Route 111
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Wilderness (Sapphire Field)
Trozei!
Endless Level 5, Forever Level 5, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Thunder (1F-4F), Joyous Tower (33F-35F), Oddity Cave (B1-B4)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Northern Desert (1F-8F)
MD Sky
Northern Desert (1F-8F)
Ranger: SoA
Haruba Desert
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Desert: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Magical Lake: In Need of Trees, Chill Battle: Garden Keepers
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Tu
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 394
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert (All Areas), Fairy Land: Heat-Wave Desert (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Pinsir Sea, Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Sweltering Sands


In events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG PokéPark Egg Cacnea Japanese Japan 5 March 12 to May 8, 2005

Held items
Game Held Item(s)
Ruby Sapphire Poison Barb (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl Sticky Barb (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Sticky Barb (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Sticky Barb (5%)

Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
Total:
335
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Pokéathlon stats
Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★☆
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump
2/3 ★★☆
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 2×
Ground ½×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 2×
Ground ½×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 2×
Ground ½×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 2×
Ground ½×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Cacnea is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up
Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
044 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
077 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 20
1010 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10
1313 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15
1616 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20
1919 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
2222 Ingrain Grass Status 0000— ——% 20
2626 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
3030 Spikes Ground Status 0000— ——% 20
3434 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
3838 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20
4242 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10
4646 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100100% 40
5050 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10
5454 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000— ——% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cacnea
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cacnea
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM
Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM09 TM09 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM19 TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15
TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM60 TM60 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM63 TM63 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM79 TM79 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cacnea
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cacnea
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 

 Acid Poison Special 40 100% 30
Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10
Block Normal Status — —% 5
Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Disable Normal Status — 100% 20
Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5
Fell Stinger* Bug Physical 50 100% 25

 Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20

 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20
Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20

 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
Switcheroo Dark Status — 100% 10
Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20


 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cacnea in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cacnea in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cacnea
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cacnea
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring
Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cacnea
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cacnea
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data
Pokémon Pinball RS
 
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, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Grass
 Poké Assist:
Grass
 Field move:
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry R-239
It attacks by scattering needles.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
 Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Grass
 Attack Power: 50 - 100 5

#552

 Swap+
Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 137 Base Attack: 156 Base Defense: 74
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50
Fast Attacks: Poison Sting, Sucker Punch
Charged Attacks: Grass Knot, Brick Break, Seed Bomb, Payback*, Frustration‡, Return‡
New Pokémon Snap
Photodex entry #124
Cacnea goes with the flow of its desert environment without a care in the world. Its thorns are so sharp that random objects sometimes get stuck to them.

Evolution
Unevolved
Cacnea
 Grass 
Level 32
→
First evolution
Cacturne
 Grass  Dark 


Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Cacnea images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Cacnea is based on a barrel cactus and possibly a jack-o'-lantern.

Name origin

Cacnea may be a combination of cactus and its Japanese name.

Sabonea may be a combination of 仙人掌 saboten (cactus) and debonair.

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese サボネア Sabonea From 仙人掌 saboten and debonair
French Cacnea Same as English name
Spanish Cacnea Same as English name
German Tuska From Kaktus
Italian Cacnea Same as English name
Korean 선인왕 Seoninwang From 선인장 (仙人掌) seon-in-jang and 왕 (王) wang; literally "Cactus King" or "Kingtus"
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 沙漠奈亞 / 沙漠奈亚
Shāmònàiyǎ / Shāmònàiyà		 From 沙漠 shāmò and 奈亞 nàiyǎ



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