#331 Cacnea
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves 5th Gen Dex 3rd Gen Dex Spin Off Dex DP Entry
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Cacnea Sabonea
サボネア
National: #331
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Sand Veil
Sand Veil: Raises the Pokémon’s evasion during a sandstorm by one level.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Cactus Pokémon 1'04" 113.1lbs 190 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
35 1 Sp. Attack Point(s)
Green 90
Damage Taken
*1 *2 *0.5 *0.5 *0.5 *2 *1 *2 *0.5 *2 *1 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Sticky Barb
- 5%
Plant
HumanShape
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
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

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Route 111 (Desert)
Sapphire Route 111 (Desert)
Emerald Route 111 (Desert)
FireRed Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
LeafGreen Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Colosseum Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
XD Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Diamond Route 228 Details
Pearl Route 228 Details
Platinum Route 228 Details
HeartGold Safari Zone (With Blocks After Levelled Up) Details
SoulSilver Safari Zone (With Blocks After Levelled Up) Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Poison Sting151003530
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Leer--10030--
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
5Absorb2010025--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
9Growth----40--
The user's body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.
13Leech Seed--9010--
A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
17Sand-attack--10015--
Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
21Pin Missile148520--
Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
25Ingrain----20--
The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can't switch out.
29Faint Attack60--20--
The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
33Spikes----20--
The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe's feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
37Sucker Punch801005--
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
41Payback5010010--
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
45Needle Arm601001530
The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.
49Cotton Spore--8540--
The user releases cottonlike spores that cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat.
53Sandstorm----10--
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
57Destiny Bond----5--
When this move is used, if the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100 20 --
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09 Bullet Seed 10 100 30 --
The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solarbeam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100 10 10
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM60 Drain Punch 60 100 5 --
An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM75 Swords Dance -- -- 30 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100 20 30
The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM86 Grass Knot ?? 100 20 --
The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Fury Cutter 10 95 20 --
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Sucker Punch 80 100 5 --
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Thunderpunch 75 100 15 10
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Spite -- 100 10 --
The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.
Synthesis -- -- 5 --
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Seed Bomb 80 100 15 --
The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Worry Seed -- 100 10 --
A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.
Role Play -- -- 10 --
The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe's natural ability.
Low Kick ?? 100 20 --
A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Grasswhistle--5515--Details
The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the foe into a deep sleep.
Acid401003010Details
The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Teeter Dance--10020--Details
The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses all the Pokémon in battle.
Dynamicpunch100505100Details
The foe is punched with the user's full, concentrated power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
Counter??10020--Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Low Kick??10020--Details
A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Smellingsalt6010010--Details
This attack inflicts double damage on a paralyzed foe. It also cures the foe's paralysis, however.
Magical Leaf60--20--Details
The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.
Seed Bomb8010015--Details
The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
Nasty Plot - HGSS Only----20--Details
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 50 85 40 85 40 35
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 110 - 157 81 - 123 40 - 82 81 - 123 40 - 82 36 - 78
Lv. 100 210 - 304 157 - 242 76 - 161 157 - 242 76 - 161 67 - 152
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 110 - 157 90 - 137 45 - 92 90 - 137 45 - 92 40 - 87
Lv. 100 210 - 304 175 - 269 85 - 179 175 - 269 85 - 179 75 - 169
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 110 - 157 99 - 150 49 - 101 99 - 150 49 - 101 44 - 95
Lv. 100 210 - 304 192 - 295 93 - 196 192 - 295 93 - 196 82 - 185

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