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 サボネア | |
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| Species | Type |
| Cactus Pokémon | 
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| Number | Ability |
| #331 | Sand Veil Water Absorb |
| Height | Weight |
| 1′4″ (0.4m) | 113.1 lbs (51.3kg) |
| Gender Ratio | |
| Male: 50% | Female: 50% |
| Evolves From | Evolves Into |
| None | Cacturne |
| Egg Group | Catch Rate |
| Grass/Human-Like | 190 |
| Tier | EV Yield |
| NFE | 1 Special Attack Point |
Cacnea (サボネア) is the 119th Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex. It is a Grass-Type, and it is known as the Cactus Pokémon.
Cacnea has the Sand Veil Ability. In addition to making it immune to the damaging effects from a Sandstorm regardless of typing, its Evasion is increased by one level during a Sandstorm. A second Ability is available to Cacnea from the Dream World, the Water Absorb Ability. With this Ability, up to 25% of its maximum HP is restored if it gets hit by a move of the Water Type.
Cacnea gains the opportunity to evolve into Cacturne starting at Level 32.
Cacnea is in the Egg Groups Grass and Human-Like, and its Egg takes approximately 5,120 Steps to hatch. It takes Cacnea 1,059,860 Experience Points to reach Level 100.
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[edit] Biology
[edit] Physiology
Cacnea takes on the appearance of a small cactus with thorns on the end of each arm.
[edit] Gender Differences
Cacnea doesn't have any visible differences to differentiate between male and female.
[edit] Game Information
[edit] Original Games
Cacnea appears at the Desert section of Route 111 in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
Cacnea appears at Route 228 in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. Cacnea also appears at the Safari Zone's Desert Zone in Heart Gold and Soul Silver after 18 Forest Objects have been placed and 20 Days have passed since the placement of the Forest Objects.
The only way to obtain a Cacnea in Black 2 and White 2 is to Breed a Cacturne.
[edit] Spin-off Games
Cacnea appears at Endless Level 5, Forever Level 5 and Mr. Who's Den in Pokémon Trozei!.
Cacnea appears at Mt. Thunder 1F-4F, Joyous Tower 33F-36F and Oddity Cave B1-B4 in the first round of Mystery Dungeon games. In Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness & Explorers of Sky, Cacnea appears at Northern Desert 1F-8F. Cacnea is exclusive to Blazing Adventure Squad in Mystery Dungeon 3, appearing on the Path to Treasure Valley B9-B15 and Final Mountain 15F-19F.
Cacnea appears at Haruba Desert in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, the lone appearance in the Pokémon Ranger series.
Cacnea can be found at Sunny Seashore Desert 4-3 in Pokémon Rumble Blast.
[edit] Trading Card Game
Cacnea appears in a total of eight sets and Pokémon Organized Play Series 2 as a Common Card. It is listed as a Common Card in the EX Sandstorm (2), EX Emerald, EX Crystal Guardians, EX Power Keepers, Great Encounters and Platinum sets. Cacnea also appears as an Uncommon Card in the EX Emerald set.
[edit] Anime/Manga Information
[edit] Anime
James would capture a Cacnea towards the conclusion of the episode A Poached Ego. All but two of Cacnea's appearances to date have been with James, normally giving its trainer a hug after being summoned out of its Poké Ball.
Gardenia also appeared with a Cacnea of her own in the episode Once There Were Greenfields. James would give his Cacnea to Gardenia to help its become stronger.
[edit] Movies
James would appear with his Cacnea in the film Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, along with the Pikachu Shorts Gotta Dance, Pikachu's Ghost Festival, Pikachu's Island Adventure and Pikachu's Exploration Club.
[edit] Manga
Cacnea's Manga info is unknown at this time.
[edit] Pokémon Information
[edit] Competitive Battling
Cacnea is listed in the NFE, or Not Fully Evolved Tier of Competitive Battling as it is an unevolved Pokémon.
[edit] Area Location
| Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire | Uncommon | Route 111 (Desert) |
| Emerald | Rare | Route 111 (Desert) |
| FireRed/Leaf Green | None | Trade |
| Diamond/Pearl/Platinum | 5% | Route 228 |
| Heart Gold/Soul Silver | Unknown% | Safari Zone: Desert (Place 18 Forest Objects; 20 Day Wait) |
| Black/White | None | PokéTransfer, Dream World or Trade |
| Black 2/White 2 | None | PokéTransfer, Dream World, Trade or Breed Cacturne |
[edit] Pokédex Entries
| Gen | Game | Pokedex Entry |
|---|---|---|
| I | Pokémon Red | N/A |
| I | Pokémon Blue | N/A |
| I | Pokémon Yellow | N/A |
| II | Pokémon Gold | N/A |
| II | Pokémon Silver | N/A |
| II | Pokémon Crystal | N/A |
| III | Pokémon Ruby | 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. |
| III | Pokémon Sapphire | The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower Cacnea grows. This Pokémon battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms. |
| III | Pokémon Emerald | Cacnea live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms. |
| III | Pokémon FireRed | It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. |
| III | Pokémon LeafGreen | It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
| IV | Pokémon Pearl | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
| IV | Pokémon Platinum | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
| IV | Pokémon HeartGold | It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year. |
| IV | Pokémon SoulSilver | It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year. |
| V | Pokémon Black | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
| V | Pokémon White | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
| V | Pokémon Black 2 | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
| V | Pokémon White 2 | By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
[edit] Pokéathlon Statistics
| Stat | # |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3 |
| Power | 3-4 |
| Technique | 3-4 |
| Stamina | 4-5 |
| Jump | 2-3 |
[edit] Statistics
| Min- | Min | Max | Max+ | ||
| HP | 50 | - | 210 | 304 | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 85 | 157 | 175 | 269 | 295 |
| Def | 40 | 76 | 85 | 179 | 196 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 | 157 | 175 | 269 | 295 |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 85 | 179 | 196 |
| Spd | 35 | 67 | 75 | 169 | 185 |
[edit] Moves
[edit] Via Level-Up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Poison Sting | 
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15 | 100 | Physical |
| Start | Leer | 
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N/A | 100 | Status |
| 5 | Absorb |
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20 | 100 | Special |
| 9 | Growth |
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N/A | N/A | Status |
| 13 | Leech Seed |
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N/A | 90 | Status |
| 17 | Sand-Attack | 
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N/A | N/A | Status |
| 21 | Pin Missile | 
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14 | 85 | Physical |
| 25 | Ingrain |
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N/A | N/A | Status |
| 29 | Faint Attack | 
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60 | N/A | Physiccal |
| 33 | Spikes |
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N/A | N/A | Status |
| 37 | Sucker Punch |
|
80 | 100 | Physical |
| 41 | Payback |
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50 | 100 | Physical |
| 45 | Needle Arm |
|
60 | 100 | Physical |
| 49 | Cotton Spore |
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N/A | 100 | Status |
| 53 | Sandstorm | 
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N/A | N/A | Status |
| 57 | Destiny Bond | 
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N/A | N/A | Status |
[edit] Via TM/HM
| TM/HM No. | Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |
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-- | 90 | Status |
| TM09 | Venoshock |
|
65 | 100 | Special |
| TM10 | Hidden Power |
|
?? | 100 | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | 
|
-- | -- | Status |
| TM17 | Protect |
|
-- | -- | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration |
|
?? | 100 | Physical |
| TM22 | Solarbeam |
|
120 | 100 | Special |
| TM27 | Return |
|
?? | 100 | Physical |
| TM31 | Brick Break | 
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75 | 100 | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team |
|
-- | -- | Status |
| TM37 | Sandstorm |
|
-- | -- | Status |
| TM42 | Facade |
|
70 | 100 | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | 
|
-- | -- | Status |
| TM45 | Attract |
|
-- | 100 | Status |
| TM48 | Round |
|
60 | 100 | Special |
| TM53 | Energy Ball |
|
80 | 100 | Special |
| TM56 | Fling |
|
?? | 100 | Physical |
| TM66 | Payback |
|
50 | 100 | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash |
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-- | 100 | Status |
| TM75 | Swords Dance |
|
-- | -- | Status |
| TM84 | Poison Jab |
|
80 | 100 | Physical |
| TM86 | Grass Knot |
|
?? | 100 | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger |
|
-- | 90 | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute |
|
-- | -- | Status |
| HM01 | Cut |
|
50 | 95 | Physical |
[edit] Via Breeding
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasswhistle | |
-- | 55% | Status |
| Acid | |
40 | 100% | Special |
| Teeter Dance | |
-- | 100% | Status |
| Dynamicpunch | |
100 | 50% | Physical |
| Counter | |
?? | 100% | Physical |
| Low Kick | |
?? | 100% | Physical |
| Smelling Salt | |
60 | 100% | Physical |
| Magical Leaf | |
60 | --% | Special |
| Seed Bomb | |
80 | 100% | Physical |
| Nasty Plot | |
-- | --% | Status |
| Disable | |
-- | 100% | Status |
| Block | |
-- | --% | Status |
| Worry Seed | |
-- | 100% | Status |
| Switcheroo | |
-- | 100% | Status |
[edit] Via Dream World
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderpunch |  |
75 | 100% | Physical |
[edit] Via Move Tutor (Black 2/White 2)
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | |
-- | --% | Status |
| Dark Pulse | |
80 | 100% | Special |
| Drain Punch | |
75 | 100% | Physical |
| Giga Drain | |
75 | 100% | Special |
| Low Kick | |
?? | 100% | Physical |
| Role Play | |
-- | --% | Status |
| Seed Bomb | |
80 | 100% | Physical |
| Sleep Talk | |
-- | --% | Status |
| Snore | |
40 | 100% | Special |
| Spite | |
-- | 100% | Status |
| Synthesis | |
-- | --% | Status |
| Thunderpunch | |
75 | 100% | Special |
| Worry Seed | |
-- | 100% | Status |
[edit] Generation III Exclusive Move Tutor Moves (Fire Red/Leaf Green)
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Punch | |
80 | 85% | Physical |
| Body Slam | |
85 | 100% | Physical |
| Double-Edge | |
120 | 100% | Physical |
| Seismic Toss | |
?? | 100% | Physical |
| Mimic | |
-- | --% | Status |
[edit] Generation IV Exclusive Moves
[edit] Via TM/HM
- TM01: Focus Punch
- TM09: Bullet Seed
- TM43: Secret Power
- TM58: Endure
- TM78: Captivate
- TM83: Natural Gift
[edit] Via Move Tutor
[edit] Platinum/Heart Gold/Soul Silver
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | |
20 | 95% | Physical |
| Mud-Slap | |
20 | 100% | Special |
[edit] Heart Gold/Soul Silver
| Move | Type | Power | Acc% | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | |
70 | 100% | Physical |
[edit] Evolution Line
| Evolution Line | ||||||||
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| Cacnea | Cacturne | |||||||
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| Level 32 | ||||||||
[edit] Type Matchups
| Type | Attack Advantages | Attack Disadvantages | Defense Advantages | Defense Disadvantages |
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