Cacnea • Unova Pokédex
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Cacnea
Cacnea's Type
Cacnea's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 331
Cacnea's Base Stats
- HP:
- 50
- Attack:
- 85
- Defense:
- 40
- Sp. Atk:
- 85
- Sp. Def:
- 40
- Speed:
- 35
- Total:
- 335
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'4" (0.4m)
- Weight:
- 113.1 lbs. (51.3 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Grass / Human-Like
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,059,680
- EV Yield:
- 1 Sp. Atk
- Base EXP:
- 67
- Catch Rate:
- 190
- Base Happiness:
- 35
Cacnea's Abilities
Here are what abilities Cacnea can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Sand Veil
- Raises Cacnea's base evasion by 25% in a sandstorm. Prevents sandstorm damage to Cacnea.
- Water Absorb
- Water-type moves targeting Cacnea do no damage, lose their effect, and heal Cacnea by 25% of its max HP instead.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Cacnea's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Cacnea's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Cacnea can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Cacnea's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Cacnea's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Cacnea's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Cacnea is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Cacnea is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 210 | 241 | 273 | 304 | 50 |
| Attack | 175 | 206 | 238 | 269 | 85 |
| Defense | 85 | 116 | 148 | 179 | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 175 | 206 | 238 | 269 | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 116 | 148 | 179 | 40 |
| Speed | 75 | 106 | 138 | 169 | 35 |
| Total | 335 | ||||
Where to Find Cacnea
Unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Cacnea is unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield and cannot be transferred to either of those games from Pokémon HOME. You can still obtain it in earlier versions of Pokémon games and can still collect it for your National Pokédex in Pokémon HOME.
Notes About Cacnea
Unavailable in Pokémon Sword/Shield.
Pokédex Entries for Cacnea
Generation 5 Pokédex Entries
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
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.
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.
Emerald
CACNEA live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.