Pokédex - Cacturne (HeartGold Version)

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Basic Information

National Number	#332
Height¹	1.3 m (4'3")
Weight²	77.4 kg (170.6 lb)
Type³	GRASS⁴ / DARK⁵
Footprint⁶
Color⁷	Green
Body Form⁸
Starting Catch Rate⁹	60
Base Experience¹⁰	177
Growth Rate¹¹	Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate¹²	50% female, 50% male
Friendship¹³	35
Egg Groups¹⁴	Grass, Human-Like
Steps to Hatch Egg¹⁵	5120
Items in Wild Pokémon¹⁶	Sticky Barb (5%)
Base Stat Points (EVs) Given¹⁷	Attack: 1; Special Attack: 1
Abilities¹⁸	Sand Veil

Race Values ("Base Stats")¹⁹

View detailed stat info for Cacturne²⁰

HP	70
Attack	115
Defense	60
Speed	55
Special Attack	115
Special Defense	60

Pokédex Entries²¹

English

Cacturne - Scarecrow Pokémon

Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.

French

Cacturne - Pokémon Epouvantail

Il sort la nuit pour chasser. Il traque les proies épuisées après une journée dans le désert.

German

Noktuska - Vogelschock

Ein nachtaktives PKMN, das Beute sucht, die durch die Tageshitze der Wüste bereits erschöpft ist.

Spanish

Cacturne - Pokémon Espantajo

Es un Pokémon nocturno. Busca presas agotadas por el calor diurno del desierto.

Italian

Cacturne - Pokémon Spavento

Diventa attivo di notte, quando va a caccia di prede stremate dalla calura del deserto.

Japanese

ノクタス (NOKUTASU) - カカシぐさポケモン (KAKASHIgusaPOKEMON)

よるになるとかつどうをはじめる。さばくのあつさにつかれはてたえものをみつけだしとらえるのだ。 (Yoruninarutokatsudouwohajimeru. sabakunoatsusanitsukarehateta emonowomitsukedashitoraerunoda. )

Evolutions (When Cacturne Evolves)

Sort list

Evolves from Cacnea at level 32.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Cacturne)

Special method: Safari Zone (with objects)

Moves Learned

HeartGold Version²²

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect Chance (%)	Range	Flags
1	Revenge	FIGHTING	Physical	60	100	10	0	Single exc. user	abef
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
1	Absorb	GRASS	Special	20	100	25	0	Single exc. user	be
1	Growth	NORMAL	Status	0	0	40	0	User	d
5	Absorb	GRASS	Special	20	100	25	0	Single exc. user	be
9	Growth	NORMAL	Status	0	0	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	bef
25	Ingrain	GRASS	Status	0	0	20	0	User	d
29	Faint Attack	DARK	Physical	60	0	20	0	Single exc. user	abef
35	Spikes	GROUND	Status	0	0	20	0	Opposing Pokémon's side
41	Sucker Punch	DARK	Physical	80	100	5	0	Single exc. user	abef
47	Payback	DARK	Physical	50	100	10	0	Single exc. user	abef
53	Needle Arm	GRASS	Physical	60	100	15	30	Single exc. user	abe
59	Cotton Spore	GRASS	Status	0	85	40	0	Single exc. user	bce
65	Sandstorm	ROCK	Status	0	0	10	0	Both sides
71	Destiny Bond	GHOST	Status	0	0	5	0	User

What moves can Cacturne learn in Pokémon HeartGold?

Cacturne can learn the following moves:

Absorb

Move Maniac
Move Maniac
Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg (as Cacnea)
Level 5 (as Cacnea)

AcidEgg Move²³ (as Cacnea)

Attract

TM45
TM45 (as Cacnea)

Body Slam

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Brick Break

Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM31
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM31 (as Cacnea)

Bullet Seed

TM09
TM09 (as Cacnea)

Captivate

TM78
TM78 (as Cacnea)

Cotton Spore

Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 47
Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41 (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 59
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 49 (as Cacnea)

Counter

Egg Move²⁴ (as Cacnea)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Cut

HM01
HM01 (as Cacnea)

Dark Pulse

TM79
TM79 (as Cacnea)

Destiny Bond

Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 71
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 57 (as Cacnea)

Double Team

TM32
TM32 (as Cacnea)

Double-Edge

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Drain Punch

TM60
TM60 (as Cacnea)

DynamicPunch

Egg Move²⁵ (as Cacnea)
Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

EmbargoTM63

Encore

Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg (as Cacnea)
Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePark Egg (as Cacnea)

Endure

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58 (as Cacnea)

Energy Ball

TM53
TM53 (as Cacnea)

Facade

TM42
TM42 (as Cacnea)

Faint Attack

Move Maniac
Level 29 (as Cacnea)

Flash

Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05 (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70 (as Cacnea)

Fling

TM56
TM56 (as Cacnea)

Focus BlastTM52

Focus Punch

TM01
TM01 (as Cacnea)

Frustration

TM21
TM21 (as Cacnea)

Fury Cutter

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Giga Drain

TM19
TM19 (as Cacnea)

Giga ImpactTM68

Grass Knot

TM86
TM86 (as Cacnea)

GrassWhistleEgg Move²⁶ (as Cacnea)

Growth

Move Maniac
Move Maniac
Level 9 (as Cacnea)

Headbutt

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Hidden Power

TM10
TM10 (as Cacnea)

Hyper BeamTM15

Ingrain

Move Maniac
Level 25 (as Cacnea)

Leech Seed

Move Maniac
Level 13 (as Cacnea)

Leer

Move Maniac
Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg (as Cacnea)
Level 1 (as Cacnea)

Low Kick

Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁷ (as Cacnea)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Magical LeafDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁸ (as Cacnea)

Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Mega Punch

FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Mimic

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Mud-Slap

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Nasty PlotHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move²⁹ (as Cacnea)

Natural Gift

TM83
TM83 (as Cacnea)

Needle Arm

Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37 (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 53
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 45 (as Cacnea)

Payback

Level 47
TM66
Level 41 (as Cacnea)
TM66 (as Cacnea)

Pin Missile

Move Maniac
Level 21 (as Cacnea)

Poison Jab

TM84
TM84 (as Cacnea)

Poison Sting

Move Maniac
Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg (as Cacnea)
Level 1 (as Cacnea)

Protect

TM17
TM17 (as Cacnea)

Rest

TM44
TM44 (as Cacnea)

Return

TM27
TM27 (as Cacnea)

RevengeDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac

Role Play

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Sand-Attack

Move Maniac
Level 17 (as Cacnea)

Sandstorm

Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 53
TM37
Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 45 (as Cacnea)
TM37 (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 65
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 53 (as Cacnea)

Secret Power

TM43
TM43 (as Cacnea)

Seed Bomb

Egg Move³⁰ (as Cacnea)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Seismic Toss

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Sleep Talk

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82 (as Cacnea)

SmellingSaltDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move³¹ (as Cacnea)

Snore

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

SolarBeam

TM22
TM22 (as Cacnea)

Spikes

Level 35
Level 33 (as Cacnea)

Spite

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

StrengthHM04

Substitute

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Cacnea)

Sucker Punch

Level 41
Level 37 (as Cacnea)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Sunny Day

TM11
TM11 (as Cacnea)

SuperpowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

Swagger

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Cacnea)

Swords Dance

FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75 (as Cacnea)

Synthesis

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Teeter DanceEgg Move³² (as Cacnea)

ThunderPunch

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)

Toxic

TM06
TM06 (as Cacnea)

Worry Seed

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)