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*Cacturne and its pre-evolution, {{p|Cacnea}}, are two of the few Pokémon which aren't {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Ground}}, or {{type2|Rock}} which are unharmed by sandstorms. This is because of their ability, {{a|Sand Veil}}. The other Pokémon who share this trait are {{p|Cleffa}} line with {{a|Magic Guard}}, {{p|Psyduck}} line with {{a|Cloud Nine}} and Rayquaza with {{a|Air Lock}}. Unlike the others, Cacnea and Cacturne do take damage from {{DL|Weather conditions|hail}}. | *Cacturne and its pre-evolution, {{p|Cacnea}}, are two of the few Pokémon which aren't {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Ground}}, or {{type2|Rock}} which are unharmed by sandstorms. This is because of their ability, {{a|Sand Veil}}. The other Pokémon who share this trait are {{p|Cleffa}} line with {{a|Magic Guard}}, {{p|Psyduck}} line with {{a|Cloud Nine}} and Rayquaza with {{a|Air Lock}}. Unlike the others, Cacnea and Cacturne do take damage from {{DL|Weather conditions|hail}}. | ||
*Although Cacturne and its pre-evolutionary stage {{p|Cacnea}} are based on {{wp|Cactus|desert plants known for their high water-retention ability}}, neither Cacturne nor Cacnea have access to the ability {{a|Storm Drain}}. They do have access to {{a|Water Absorb}}, however only | *Although Cacturne and its pre-evolutionary stage {{p|Cacnea}} are based on {{wp|Cactus|desert plants known for their high water-retention ability}}, neither Cacturne nor Cacnea have access to the ability {{a|Storm Drain}}. They do have access to {{a|Water Absorb}}, however only in the [[Pokémon Dream World|Dream World]]. | ||
*Despite Cacturne being a nocturnal Pokémon, it can be found in the wild at any time in Diamond and Pearl. | *Despite Cacturne being a nocturnal Pokémon, it can be found in the wild at any time in Diamond and Pearl. | ||
**This is rectified in Pokémon Platinum, as it is only available during the morning or night. | **This is rectified in Pokémon Platinum, as it is only available during the morning or night. | ||