Cacturne
TL;DR. Cacturne is a grass/dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 475. During the daytime, CACTURNE remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This POKéMON becomes active at night when the temperature drops.
During the daytime, CACTURNE remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This POKéMON becomes active at night when the temperature drops.
Stat spread.
Total of 475. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Cacturne 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, Cacturne reaches 2,298 CP at level 40 and 2,629 CP as a best buddy.
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Cacturne in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Cacturne across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #516 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Cacturne.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cacturne, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Cacturne?
Cacturne is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Cacturne weak to?
Cacturne takes 4× damage from Bug. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy.
What is Cacturne resistant to?
Cacturne is immune to Psychic. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground, Ghost, Dark.
How does Cacturne evolve?
Cacturne evolves from Cacnea (Level 32). Cacturne is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Cacturne from?
Cacturne was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0332.
What are Cacturne's base stats?
Cacturne has HP 70, Attack 115, Defense 60, Special Attack 115, Special Defense 60, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 475.
What are Cacturne's abilities?
Cacturne can have the ability Sand Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Water Absorb.
Is Cacturne legendary or mythical?
No. Cacturne is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Cacturne's best stat?
Cacturne's highest base stat is Attack at 115, which ranks 27th of 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Cacturne good?
Cacturne has a base stat total of 475, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 84th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Cacturne as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Cacturne is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Cacturne vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Cacturne | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Attack | 115 | 81 | +34 |
| Defense | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Attack | 115 | 72 | +43 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 70 | -10 |
| Speed | 55 | 65 | -10 |
| Total | 475 | 428 | +47 |
Cacturne appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Cacturne is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Cacturne in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
Cacturne appears in 8 episodes.
From AG103 (2004-11-18) through AG187 (2006-08-10).
- AG103 A Cacturne for the Worse Advanced Generation 2005-11-26
- AG121 Hi Ho Silver Wind! Advanced Generation 2006-02-18
- AG122 Deceit and Assist Advanced Generation 2006-02-25
- AG123 Rhapsody in Drew Advanced Generation 2006-02-25
- AG144 A Hurdle for Squirtle Advanced Generation 2006-06-24
- AG174 New Plot, Odd Lot! Advanced Generation 2006-11-29
- AG181 Thinning the Hoard! Advanced Generation 2006-12-12
- AG187 The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing! Advanced Generation 2007-01-27
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Cacturne card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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