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National No. 332

Cacturne

Scarecrow Pokémon

Plant
Nocturnal
Generation III
1.3 m Size
77.4 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0332
Cacturne

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Hidden Ability

Water Absorb

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.3 m / 4'27"
Weight 77.4 kg / 170.64 lbs
Color Green
Body
Humanoid Pokémon with a bipedal, tailless form
Habitat
rough terrain
Training & Growth
Base happiness 35
Base experience 166
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Grass / Human-Like
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 60
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 14.8% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 24.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Cacturne
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Cacturne
French Cacturne
German Noktuska
Spanish Cacturne
Italian Cacturne
Japanese ノクタス Noctus
Korean 밤선인 Bamseonin
Chinese 夢歌仙人掌 / 梦歌仙人掌 Mènggēnàiyà

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

18 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Poison Barb
Poison Barb
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen
Sticky Barb
Sticky Barb
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Cacnea
Cacnea
Nº331
Cacturne
Cacturne
Nº332 Cacnea · Lv. 32

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Cacturne

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
70
-
130 - 177
250 - 344
Attack
115
+1 EV
108 - 183
211 - 361
Defense
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Sp Attack.
115
+1 EV
108 - 183
211 - 361
Defense Esp.
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Speed
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Total
475
+2 EV
-
-
Life
70
Lv 50: 130 - 177 Lv 100: 250 - 344
At. +1 EV
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
Df.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
At. Esp. +1 EV
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
Df. Esp.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Vel.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Total +2 EV
475

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Absorb No.71 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Growth No.74 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Leech Seed No.73 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 10
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 90%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 13
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Pin Missile No.42 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 38
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 25
Hit 95%
Ingrain No.275 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Feint Attack No.185 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Spikes No.191 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Needle Arm No.302 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Cotton Spore No.178 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 49
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 54
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Revenge No.279 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Destiny Bond No.194 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Sucker Punch No.389 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 35
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Payback No.371 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Spiky Shield No.596 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Energy Ball No.412 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 44
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Poison Jab No.398 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Assurance No.372 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Bullet Seed No.331 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 30
Attack 25
Hit 100%
Power Trip No.681 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
PP 10
Attack 20
Hit 100%