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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 335. 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.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Cacnea first appeared on February 18, 2023, during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Las Vegas.
- Cacnea
- Shadow
- Cacturne by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 16 to Aug 23, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16 to Aug 23, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 19 to Mar 27, 2019 | 1-star | Equinox 2019 |
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.
Does Cacnea's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Sand Veil does not change its matchups. With Water Absorb, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Through the generations.
Cacnea 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 Cacnea is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Sand Veil: does not change its type matchups.
Water Absorb: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Cacnea vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Cacnea | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Attack | 85 | 75 | +10 |
| Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Speed | 35 | 60 | -25 |
| Total | 335 | 417 | -82 |
Cacnea appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Cacnea 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
How to get Cacnea.
Every main-series game Cacnea is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: Asado Desert
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 228
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Swampy Cave, Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedCacturne
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 111
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedCacturne
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 228
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Desert with 35 Forest points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 111
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Cacnea appears in 96 episodes.
From AG006 (2002-12-26) through HZ011 (2023-06-16).
TCG Pocket appearances
Cacnea in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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