Cacnea (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Cacnea (disambiguation).

Cacnea 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 21 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Cacnea 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 113.1 lbs. 51.3 kg Cacnea 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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. Its 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 of its yellow flower depends on the harness 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.

Major appearances

James's Cacnea

Cacnea first appeared in A Poached Ego. It became James's Pokémon after his Weezing and Jessie's 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 in order to master Drain Punch.

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Cacnea first appears in the very first round of the Ruby and Sapphire chapter, PS181.

In the TCG

Main article: Cacnea (TCG)

In the TFG

One Cacnea figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Cacnea

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation 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. 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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Route 111 Emerald Rare Route 111 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 228 Platinum Rare Route 228 HeartGold SoulSilver n/a Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Breed Cacturne Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Wilderness (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 5 Forever Level 5 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Thunder (1F-4F) Joyous Tower (33F-35F) Oddity Cave (B1-B4)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Northern Desert (1F-8F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Haruba Desert
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Desert: Sunny Seashore

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLGE	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%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 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 IX, 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: If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 099 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1313 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 1717 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 2121 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20 2525 Ingrain Grass Status 0000— ——% 20 2929 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 3333 Spikes Ground Status 0000— ——% 20 3737 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 4141 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 4545 Needle Arm Grass Physical 06060 100100% 15 4949 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100100% 40 5353 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 5757 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM01	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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Acid	Poison	Special	40	100%	30
	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Disable	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5
	GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	—	55%	15
	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—%	20
	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	20
	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
	SmellingSalt	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10
	Switcheroo	Dark	Status	—	—%	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 V 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Cacnea can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Cacnea cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Rugged Mountain	Teeter Dance	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Rugged Mountain	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Cacnea can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 331.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by scattering needles.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Cacnea  Grass

Level 32 →

First Evolution Cacturne  Grass  Dark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Cacnea images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• As of Generation V, Cacnea and its evolution's Egg Group (Grass and Human-Like) are unique.

Origin

Cacnea is based on a Barrel cactus and possibly from a Jack-o-lantern.

Name origin

Cacnea is derived from cactus and is intended to sound like 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 Seon-in-wang From 선인장 (仙人掌) seon-in-jang and 왕 (王) wang; literally "Cactus King" or "Kingtus" Mandarin Chinese 沙漠奈亞 / 沙漠奈亚 Shāmònàiyǎ / Shāmònàiyà From 沙漠 shāmò and 奈亞 nàiyǎ Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• James's Cacnea

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