Cacturne
Diamond/PearlPlatinum

It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.

Heartgold/Soulsilver

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

Evolution Chain

cacnea
Cacnea
Level 32
cacturne
Cacturne

Pokédex Data

Classification Scarecrow Pokémon
Height 1.3 m (4'03")
Weight 77.4 kg (170.6 lbs)
Abilities

Held Items

Game Locations

  • Sinnoh Route 228 Area

Training

EV Yield +1 attack
+1 Sp. Atk
Catch Rate 60
Base Friendship 35
Growth Rate medium slow
Gender Ratio
Egg Groups Plant, Humanshape

Learned Moves

Level Up Moves

Diamond/Pearl
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Poison Sting
15 100% 35 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
1 Leer
100% 30 Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
1 Absorb
20 100% 25 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
1 Growth
20 Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
1 Revenge
60 100% 10 Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
5 Absorb
20 100% 25 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9 Growth
20 Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
13 Leech Seed
90% 10 Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
17 Sand Attack
100% 15 Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
21 Pin Missile
25 95% 20 Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
25 Ingrain
20 Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
29 Feint Attack
60 20 Never misses.
35 Spikes
20 Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
41 Sucker Punch
70 100% 5 Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
47 Payback
50 100% 10 Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
53 Needle Arm
60 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
59 Cotton Spore
100% 40 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
65 Sandstorm
10 Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
71 Destiny Bond
5 If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.
Platinum
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Poison Sting
15 100% 35 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
1 Leer
100% 30 Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
1 Absorb
20 100% 25 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
1 Growth
20 Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
1 Revenge
60 100% 10 Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
5 Absorb
20 100% 25 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9 Growth
20 Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
13 Leech Seed
90% 10 Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
17 Sand Attack
100% 15 Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
21 Pin Missile
25 95% 20 Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
25 Ingrain
20 Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
29 Feint Attack
60 20 Never misses.
35 Spikes
20 Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
41 Sucker Punch
70 100% 5 Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
47 Payback
50 100% 10 Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
53 Needle Arm
60 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
59 Cotton Spore
100% 40 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
65 Sandstorm
10 Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
71 Destiny Bond
5 If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Poison Sting
15 100% 35 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
1 Leer
100% 30 Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
1 Absorb
20 100% 25 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
1 Growth
20 Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
1 Revenge
60 100% 10 Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
5 Absorb
20 100% 25 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
9 Growth
20 Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
13 Leech Seed
90% 10 Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
17 Sand Attack
100% 15 Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
21 Pin Missile
25 95% 20 Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
25 Ingrain
20 Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
29 Feint Attack
60 20 Never misses.
35 Spikes
20 Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
41 Sucker Punch
70 100% 5 Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
47 Payback
50 100% 10 Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
53 Needle Arm
60 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
59 Cotton Spore
100% 40 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
65 Sandstorm
10 Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
71 Destiny Bond
5 If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

TM/HM Moves

Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
HM01 Cut
50 95% 30 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM04 Strength
80 100% 15 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM01 Focus Punch
150 100% 20 If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
TM06 Toxic
90% 10 Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM09 Bullet Seed
25 100% 30 Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10 Hidden Power
60 100% 15 Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11 Sunny Day
5 Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15 Hyper Beam
150 90% 5 User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17 Protect
10 Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19 Giga Drain
75 100% 10 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM21 Frustration
100% 20 Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22 Solar Beam
120 100% 10 Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27 Return
100% 20 Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM31 Brick Break
75 100% 15 Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32 Double Team
15 Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
TM37 Sandstorm
10 Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM42 Facade
70 100% 20 Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43 Secret Power
70 100% 20 Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44 Rest
5 User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45 Attract
100% 15 Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM52 Focus Blast
120 70% 5 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM53 Energy Ball
90 100% 10 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM56 Fling
100% 10 Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM58 Endure
10 Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM60 Drain Punch
75 100% 10 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM63 Embargo
100% 15 Target cannot use held items.
TM66 Payback
50 100% 10 Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
TM68 Giga Impact
150 90% 5 User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM70 Flash
100% 20 Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
TM75 Swords Dance
20 Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
TM78 Captivate
100% 20 Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
TM79 Dark Pulse
80 100% 15 Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk
10 Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83 Natural Gift
100% 15 Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM84 Poison Jab
80 100% 20 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM86 Grass Knot
100% 20 Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87 Swagger
85% 15 Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90 Substitute
10 Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

Tutor Moves

Platinum
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
Fury Cutter
40 95% 20 Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Mud Slap
20 100% 10 Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
Seed Bomb
80 100% 15 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Snore
50 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Spite
100% 10 Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
Sucker Punch
70 100% 5 Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
Superpower
120 100% 5 Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Synthesis
5 Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
Thunder Punch
75 100% 15 Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
Fury Cutter
40 95% 20 Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Headbutt
70 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
Low Kick
100% 20 Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
Mud Slap
20 100% 10 Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
Role Play
10 Copies the target's ability.
Seed Bomb
80 100% 15 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Snore
50 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Spite
100% 10 Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
Sucker Punch
70 100% 5 Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
Superpower
120 100% 5 Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Synthesis
5 Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
Thunder Punch
75 100% 15 Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
Worry Seed
100% 10 Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.

Base Stats

Hp 70
Attack 115
Defense 60
Sp. Atk 115
Sp. Def 60
Speed 55
Total 475

Type Defenses

(vs. Gen 6+ rules)

2x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
2x
2x
0.5x
2x
0x
4x
0.5x
0.5x
2x