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No. 0331 · Generation III · Hoenn

Cacnea

The Cactus Pokémon

TL;DR. Cacnea is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 335. 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.

Grass

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.

Height0.4 m

Weight51.3 kg

AbilitiesSand Veil

HiddenWater Absorb

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 335. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 85

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 85

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 35

Total335

335 base stat total, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Grass-types.

85 base Attack, Cacnea's strongest stat, ranking 41st of 127 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Cacnea in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Cacnea reaches 1,242 CP at level 40 and 1,421 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack156

GO Defense74

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)1,242

Max CP (L50)1,404

Best buddy (L51)1,421

Raid catch CP 658–709 (L20). Weather boosted 822–887 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Cacnea.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cacnea, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Cacnea?

Cacnea is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Cacnea weak to?

Cacnea takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Cacnea resistant to?

Cacnea resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Cacnea evolve?

Cacnea evolves into Cacturne (Level 32).

What generation is Cacnea from?

Cacnea was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0331.

What are Cacnea's base stats?

Cacnea has HP 50, Attack 85, Defense 40, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 40, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 335.

What are Cacnea's abilities?

Cacnea can have the ability Sand Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Water Absorb.

Is Cacnea legendary or mythical?

No. Cacnea is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Cacnea's best stat?

Cacnea's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 41st of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Cacnea good?

Cacnea has a base stat total of 335, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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