Pokédex - Cacnea (Black Version)
![[Picture of Cacnea]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/331.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #331 |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 51.3 kg (113.1 lb) |
| Type | GRASS |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Cacnea]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAHUlEQVQ4jWNgGAVDB/yHYoo0I2P6GoBsyCgYlAAAwM4N85kYH1kAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Green |
| Body Form | ![[Form 1]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAApElEQVQYld2UMQ6AMAhFq/EAHKcjo6NHdXRk9Dgcwc00Rv/HamMiWwu8/BA+nZmlNjFEitzdbN2fqllEaFd/l5tSMlvd/QX0gQs+76GBOiqcoIE6KpwPpDoIWjVXpEJosGR0//hATtVRySF0q+Wb56UixdG0GRdcoiNWxmWX6Mg0cVlDy3T4XuNpTtMIst8ZvQzVHHFKFF2yRKQ0909vCNmQJ7EBA85ITsuMWFIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 67 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 35 |
| Egg Groups | Grass, Human-Like |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Sticky Barb (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Sand Veil |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Water Absorb |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Cacnea
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Speed | 35 |
| Special Attack | 85 |
| Special Defense | 40 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Cacnea - Cactus Pokémon
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
French
Cacnea - Pokémon Cactus
German
Tuska - Kaktus
Spanish
Cacnea - Pokémon Cactus
Italian
Cacnea - Pokémon Cactus
Japanese
サボネア (SABONEA) - サボテンポケモン (SABOTENPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Cacnea Evolves)
- Evolves into Cacturne at level 32.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Cacnea)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | POISON | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 5 | Absorb | GRASS | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 9 | Growth | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 13 | Leech Seed | GRASS | Status | 0 | 90 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 17 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 21 | Pin Missile | BUG | Physical | 14 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 25 | Ingrain | GRASS | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 29 | Faint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 33 | Spikes | GROUND | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | c |
| 37 | Sucker Punch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 41 | Payback | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 45 | Needle Arm | GRASS | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 49 | Cotton Spore | GRASS | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 53 | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 57 | Destiny Bond | GHOST | Status | 0 | 101 | 5 | 0 | User | p |
What moves can Cacnea learn in Pokémon Black?
Cacnea can learn the following moves:
Absorb
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg
- Level 5
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (II) (with Hidden Ability)
AttractTM45
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Brick BreakDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM31
Bullet SeedBefore Black/White: TM09
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
Cotton Spore
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 49
CutHM01
Dark PulseBefore Black/White: TM79
Destiny BondDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 57
Double TeamTM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Drain PunchBefore Black/White: TM60
DynamicPunch
- Egg Move
- Emerald: Move Tutor
Encore
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePark Egg
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
Energy BallTM53
FacadeTM42
Faint AttackLevel 29
Flash
- Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FlingTM56
Focus PunchBefore Black/White: TM01
FrustrationTM21
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Giga DrainBefore Black/White: TM19
Grass KnotTM86
GrowthLevel 9
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerTM10
IngrainLevel 25
Leech SeedLevel 13
Leer
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg
- Level 1
Magical LeafDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mega PunchFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Nasty PlotHeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
Needle Arm
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 45
Payback
- Level 41
- TM66
Pin MissileLevel 21
Poison JabTM84
Poison Sting
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg
- Level 1
ProtectTM17
RestTM44
ReturnTM27
Role PlayHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
RoundTM48
Sand-AttackLevel 17
Sandstorm
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 45
- TM37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 53
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Seismic Toss
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
SmellingSaltDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
SolarBeamTM22
SpikesLevel 33
SpitePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sucker Punch
- Level 37
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Sunny DayTM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwitcherooBlack/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Swords Dance
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
SynthesisPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Teeter Dance
- Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (III) (with Hidden Ability)
ThunderPunch
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (I) (with Hidden Ability)
ToxicTM06
VenoshockTM09
Worry Seed
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move