Pokédex - Cacturne (Pearl Version)
![[Picture of Cacturne]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/332.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #332 |
| Height | 1.3 m (4'3") |
| Weight | 77.4 kg (170.6 lb) |
| Type | GRASS / DARK |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Cacturne]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAJklEQVQ4y2NgGKzgPw5MtkaiDaLIgP8k4lEDaGHAwKcDqiRl+gMAPZB7he343qgAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Green |
| Body Form | ![[Form 1]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAApElEQVQYld2UMQ6AMAhFq/EAHKcjo6NHdXRk9Dgcwc00Rv/HamMiWwu8/BA+nZmlNjFEitzdbN2fqllEaFd/l5tSMlvd/QX0gQs+76GBOiqcoIE6KpwPpDoIWjVXpEJosGR0//hATtVRySF0q+Wb56UixdG0GRdcoiNWxmWX6Mg0cVlDy3T4XuNpTtMIst8ZvQzVHHFKFF2yRKQ0909vCNmQJ7EBA85ITsuMWFIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 60 |
| Base Experience | 177 |
| 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 | Attack: 1; Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Sand Veil |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Cacturne
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 55 |
| Special Attack | 115 |
| Special Defense | 60 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Cacturne - Scarecrow Pokémon
It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
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。 (Yoruninaruto katsudouwo hajimeru. sabakuno atsusani tsukarehateta emonowo mitsukedashi toraerunoda. )
Evolutions (When Cacturne Evolves)
- Evolves from Cacnea at level 32.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Cacturne)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 228 (No Mass Outbreak) | 53 | 20% | Land |
| Route 228 (Night) | 52 | 10% | Land |
Moves Learned
Pearl Version
| 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 Pearl?
Cacturne can learn the following moves:
Brick Break
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM31
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM31 (as Cacnea)
Bullet Seed
- TM09
- TM09 (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)
Drain Punch
- TM60
- TM60 (as Cacnea)
EmbargoTM63
Energy Ball
- TM53
- TM53 (as Cacnea)
Faint Attack
- Move Maniac
- Level 29 (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)
Hidden Power
- TM10
- TM10 (as Cacnea)
Hyper BeamTM15
Leech Seed
- Move Maniac
- Level 13 (as Cacnea)
Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mega Punch
- 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)
Natural Gift
- TM83
- TM83 (as Cacnea)
Pin Missile
- Move Maniac
- Level 21 (as Cacnea)
Poison Jab
- TM84
- TM84 (as Cacnea)
RevengeDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Sand-Attack
- Move Maniac
- Level 17 (as Cacnea)
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Cacnea)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
Spite
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
StrengthHM04
SuperpowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Synthesis
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
ThunderPunch
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)
Worry Seed
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Cacnea)