Physiology
These peculiar Pokémon are green and have a humanoid appearance, they have menacing features such as yellow eyes, a smile that is made up of holes on it's face and are covered with spikes. Cacturne appear to be a scarecrow made from cacti. They are nocturnal Pokémon.
Gender differences
A female Cacturne has a big, dark-green rhombus where a male Cacturne has two small, dark-green rhombuses.
Special abilities
Aside from its numerous poison abilities, Cacturne also carries Sand Veil. In a Sandstorm, Cacturne's ability to avoid attacks is raised, giving it a sort of "home field advantage".
Cacturne, and its pre-evolution, Cacnea, are the only known Pokémon that learn Needle Arm.
In addition, Cacturne's body retains moisture throughout the hot daylight hours.
Behavior
Cacturne are usually quiet during the daytime, but at night it develops an aggressive attitude, packing up in groups and lurking about stalking for prey, exhausted from the barren desert.
Habitat
Cacturne prefer to live in deserts.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, Cacturne will follow in a ragtag group. The Pokémon are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.
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Emerald
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After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand. It is nocturnal, so it hunts at night.
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FireRed
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It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat.
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LeafGreen
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It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
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Pearl
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It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
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Platinum
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 475
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- 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.
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