Cacnea (Pokémon)

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Cacnea サボネア Sabonea #331
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Cactus Pokémon
Ability Sand Veil Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #119 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1′04″ Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1′04″/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 113.1 lbs. Imperial 51.3 kg Metric 113.1 lbs./51.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Plant and Humanshape groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 97 Battle Exp.: 971*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cacnea (Japanese: サボネア Sabonea) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

Cacnea comes with the Ability Sand Veil, which increases evasion by 20% in a sandstorm.

Cacnea evolves via level, into Cacturne starting at Level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Cacnea are round, green Pokémon that are primarily found in deserts and other arid environments. It has to stubby, cone-shaped feet. Cacnea has three dark green rhombus shapes below its face. There is also a yellow flower bud on top of Cacnea's head. Cacnea has two club-like arms that are dotted with spikes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Aside from its numerous poison abilities, Cacnea also carries Sand Veil. In a Sandstorm, Cacnea's ability to avoid attacks is raised, giving it a sort of home field advantage.

Habitat

File:Roughterrain.gif

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Cacnea lives in the desert.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Kojirotosabonea.jpg

James receiving a painful hug from his Cacnea

Cacnea first appeared in A Poached Ego. It became James's Pokémon after his Weezing and Jessie's Arbok left to protect a bunch of Ekans and Koffing that were freed from a Pokémon Poacher. In DP054, James gave Cacnea to Gardenia.

In the TCG

Main article: Cacnea (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III 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 Template:M2 from its body to bring the victim down. Sapphire The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower Cacnea grows. This Pokémon battles by wildly swinging its Template:M2. Emerald Cacnea live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, Template:M2. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms. FireRed It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. LeafGreen It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
Generation IV Diamond By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. Pearl By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Route 111 Emerald Rare Route 111 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 228 Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Wilderness (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 5 Forever Level 5 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Mt. Thunder (1F-4F) Joyous Tower (33F-35F) Oddity Cave (B1-B4)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 335	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Learnset

Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Cacnea, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

Game	Generation III		Generation IV
	RSE	FR/LG
Start	Poison Sting Leer		Poison Sting Leer
5	Absorb		Absorb
9	Growth		Growth
13	Leech Seed		Leech Seed
17	Sand Attack		Sand Attack
21	Pin Missile		Pin Missile
25	Ingrain		Ingrain
29	Faint Attack		Faint Attack
33	Spikes		Spikes
37	Needle Arm		Sucker Punch
41	Cotton Spore		Payback
45	Sandstorm		Needle Arm
49		Destiny Bond	Cotton Spore
53			Sandstorm
57			Destiny Bond

By TM/HM

Game	Generation III	Generation IV
TM01	Focus Punch	Focus Punch
TM06	Toxic	Toxic
TM09	Bullet Seed	Bullet Seed
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM17	Protect	Protect
TM19	Giga Drain	Giga Drain
TM21	Frustration	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam	Solarbeam
TM27	Return	Return
TM31		Brick Break
TM32	Double Team	Double Team
TM37	Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM42	Facade	Facade
TM43	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest
TM45	Attract	Attract
TM53		Energy Ball
TM56		Fling
TM58		Endure
TM60		Drain Punch
TM66		Payback
TM70		Flash
TM75		Swords Dance
TM78		Captivate
TM79		Dark Pulse
TM82		Sleep Talk
TM83		Natural Gift
TM84		Poison Jab
TM86		Grass Knot
TM87		Swagger
TM90		Substitute
HM01	Cut	Cut
HM05	Flash

By breeding

• Acid
• Counter
• DynamicPunch
• GrassWhistle
• Teeter Dance

Only in Generation IV games:

• Low Kick
• Magical Leaf
• Seed Bomb
• SmellingSalt

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald

• Body Slam
• Counter
• Double Edge
• Mega Punch
• Mimic
• Seismic Toss
• Substitute
• Swords Dance

In Pokémon Emerald

• DynamicPunch
• Endure
• Fury Cutter
• Mud Slap
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• ThunderPunch

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Cacnea images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

It is, obviously, based on a cactus. It can also resemble a Halloween pumpkin.

Name origin

Cacnea's name is based on cactus. Its Japanese name is based on 仙人掌 saboten, cactus.

In other languages

• German: Tuska
• French: Cacnea
• Korean: 선인왕 Seon'in'wang

Related articles

• James's Cacnea

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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