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Cacturne (Japanese: ノクタス Nokutasu) is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology

Physiology

Cacturne appears to be a green Pokémon with green spikes surrounding its entire body. It also has yellow eyes with black marks surrounding it. It also has black dots making its mouth. It also appears to have a scarecrow hat, explaining it being the Scarecrow Pokémon. It has a cactus-like appearance and traits making like a Scarecrow Cactus.

Gender differences

Females have a large rhombus on their chest while males have two small rhombus' on their chest.

Natural abilities

Cacturnes have the ability Sand Veil and a hidden ability Water Absorb. Sand Veil prevents Cacturne from being attacked by sandstorms and raises its evasion 20% in sandstorms. Water Absorb prevents Cacturne from being affected by Water-type moves and restores its HP a bit when attacked by a Water-type move.

Evolution

Cacturne is the evolved form of Cacnea as of level 32.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Cacnea None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Evolve Cacnea None
Diamond and Pearl Route 228 Common
Platinum Route 228 Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone Rare
Black and White Trade None


Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Evolve Cacnea
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 2, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Cacnea
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Northern Desert (9-15 F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Haruba Desert


Pokédex entries

  • Ruby

    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.

  • Sapphire

    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.

  • FireRed

    It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat.

  • LeafGreen

    It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat.

  • Emerald

    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.

  • Diamond

    It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

  • Pearl

    It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

  • Platinum

    It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

  • HeartGold

    Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.

  • SoulSilver

    Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.

  • Black

    It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

  • White

    It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

  • Black 2

    It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

  • White 2

    It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

  • X

    It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.

  • Y

    Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.

  • Omega Ruby

    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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    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.


Stats

Base Stats
HP
70
Attack
115
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
115
Sp. Def
60
Speed
55
Total
475

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Spiky Shield — —% 10 Grass Status
1 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Ghost Status
1 Revenge 60 100% 10 Fighting Physical
1 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special
1 Growth — —% 20 Normal Status
Evo Spiky Shield — —% 10 Grass Status
4 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special
7 Growth — —% 20 Normal Status
10 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status
13 Sand Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status
16 Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Grass Physical
19 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
22 Ingrain — —% 20 Grass Status
26 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
30 Spikes — —% 20 Ground Status
35 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Dark Physical
38 Pin Missile 25 95% 20 Bug Physical
44 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special
49 Cotton Spore — 100% 40 Grass Status
54 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
59 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1XY
1ORAS 		Destiny Bond — —% 5 Ghost Status Type Clever 8 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Revenge 60 100% 10 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical Type Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Growth — —% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
5XY
4ORAS 		Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
9XY
7ORAS 		Growth — —% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
13XY
10ORAS 		Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
17XY
13ORAS 		Sand Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
53XY
16ORAS 		Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Grass Physical Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
29XY
19ORAS 		Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
25XY
22ORAS 		Ingrain — —% 20 Grass Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
47XY
26ORAS 		Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
35XY
30ORAS 		Spikes — —% 20 Ground Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
N/AXY
32ORAS 		Spiky Shield — —% 10 Grass Status Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
41XY
35ORAS 		Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Dark Physical Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
21XY
38ORAS 		Pin Missile 25 95% 20 Bug Physical Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
N/AXY
44ORAS 		Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
59XY
49ORAS 		Cotton Spore — 100% 40 Grass Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
65XY
54ORAS 		Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
71XY
59ORAS 		Destiny Bond — —% 5 Ghost Status Type Clever 8 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Revenge 60 100% 10 Fighting Physical
1 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special
1 Growth — —% 40 Normal Status
5 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special
9 Growth — —% 40 Normal Status
13 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status
17 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status
21 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Bug Physical
25 Ingrain — —% 20 Grass Status
29 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
35 Spikes — —% 20 Ground Status
41 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Dark Physical
47 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
53 Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Grass Physical
59 Cotton Spore — 100% 40 Grass Status
65 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
71 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
1 Revenge 60 100% 10 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
1 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special Type Smart 1 ♥
1 Growth — —% 40 Normal Status Type Beauty 0 ♥
5 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special Type Smart 1 ♥
9 Growth — —% 40 Normal Status Type Beauty 0 ♥
13 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Status Type Smart 0 ♥
17 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status Type Cute 2 ♥
21 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Bug Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
25 Ingrain — —% 20 Grass Status Type Smart 0 ♥
29 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
35 Spikes — —% 20 Ground Status Type Smart 2 ♥
41 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Dark Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
47 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Cool 1 ♥
53 Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Grass Physical Type Smart 3 ♥
59 Cotton Spore — 85% 40 Grass Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
65 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Type Tough 2 ♥
71 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Ghost Status Type Smart 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
1FRLG Revenge 60 100% 10 Fighting Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Type Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Absorb 20 100% 20 Grass Type Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
1 Growth — —% 40 Normal Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
5 Absorb 20 100% 20 Grass Type Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
9 Growth — —% 40 Normal Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Leech Seed — 90% 10 Grass Type Smart 2 ♥ 2 ♥
17 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Type Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
21 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Bug Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
25 Ingrain — —% 20 Grass Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
29 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Type Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Spikes — —% 20 Ground Type Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
41 Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Grass Type Smart 1 ♥ 4 ♥
47 Cotton Spore — 85% 40 Grass Type Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
53 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
59FRLG Destiny Bond — —% 5 Ghost Type Smart 8 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM96 Nature Power — —% 20 Normal Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM96 Nature Power — —% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Grass Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal Status
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 1 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Type Smart 2 ♥
TM09 Bullet Seed 10 100% 30 Grass Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Grass Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Type Cool 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Fighting Special Type Cool 2 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Grass Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 1 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM60 Drain Punch 60 100% 5 Fighting Physical Type Beauty 1 ♥
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Cool 1 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal Status Type Beauty 0 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Type Cool 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation III
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM09 Bullet Seed 10 100% 30 Grass Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Type Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass Type Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM05 Flash — 70% 20 Normal Type Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Cacturne can learn, refer to Cacnea.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Block USUM — —% 5 Normal Status
Drain Punch USUM 75 100% 10 Fighting Physical
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Low Kick USUM — 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Role Play USUM — —% 10 Psychic Status
Seed Bomb USUM 80 100% 15 Grass Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite USUM — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Ground Physical
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Synthesis USUM — —% 5 Grass Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Worry Seed USUM — 100% 10 Grass Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Block ORAS — —% 5 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Drain Punch ORAS 75 100% 10 Fighting Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Grass Special Type Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Low Kick ORAS — 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Role Play ORAS — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Seed Bomb ORAS 80 100% 15 Grass Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite ORAS — 100% 10 Ghost Status Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Synthesis ORAS — —% 5 Grass Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Electric Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Worry Seed ORAS — 100% 10 Grass Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Block B2W2 — —% 5 Normal Status
Dark Pulse B2W2 80 100% 15 Dark Special
Drain Punch B2W2 75 100% 10 Fighting Physical
Foul Play B2W2 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Giga Drain B2W2 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Low Kick B2W2 — 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Role Play B2W2 — —% 10 Psychic Status
Seed Bomb B2W2 80 100% 15 Grass Physical
Sleep Talk B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite B2W2 — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Superpower B2W2 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Synthesis B2W2 — —% 5 Grass Status
ThunderPunch B2W2 75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Worry Seed B2W2 — 100% 10 Grass Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Fury Cutter HGSSPt 10 95% 20 Bug Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Low Kick HGSS — 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Mud-Slap HGSSPt 20 100% 10 Ground Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Role Play HGSS — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥
Seed Bomb HGSSPt 80 100% 15 Grass Physical Type Smart 3 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Spite HGSSPt — 100% 10 Ghost Status Type Tough 2 ♥
Sucker Punch HGSSPt 80 100% 5 Dark Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
Superpower HGSSPt 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
Synthesis HGSSPt — —% 5 Grass Status Type Smart 0 ♥
ThunderPunch HGSSPt 75 100% 15 Electric Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
Worry Seed HGSS — 100% 10 Grass Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE — 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
DynamicPunch E 100 50% 5 Fighting Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Fury Cutter E 10 95% 20 Bug Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Normal Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Normal Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Type Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD — 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Type Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swords Dance FRLGE — —% 30 Normal Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
ThunderPunch E 75 100% 15 Electric Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites


Appearances

Anime

May's rival, Harley, has a Cacturne that appears to be his main and favorite Pokémon, as Harley dresses in a way that looks very similar to a Cacturne. Harley's Cacturne made its first appearance in A Cacturne for the Worse and a minor appearance in the movie starring Deoxys and Rayquaza, Destiny Deoxys.

Trivia

Origin

Cacturne is based on a combination of a cactus and a scarecrow. Its face resembles a jack-'o-lantern, while its hat, green color, and Dark-type may be a reference to the Moomin franchise's (as it's popular in Japan) Snufkin, a humanoid character with a love of nature and extreme hatred for any sort of authority or leadership, leading him to do dangerous and even criminal things to people in positions of authority. It may also be based on the Final Fantasy series's Cactuars, humanoid cactus-like creatures that have appeared as both enemies and summons.

Etymology

Cacturne is a portmanteau of "cactus" and "nocturne."

Nokutasu is a portmanteau of "noct-" (a prefix meaning "night") and "cactus."

Gallery

See also

v · d · eGeneration III Pokémon
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Other Pokémon: Kanto • Johto • Sinnoh • Unova • Kalos • Alola • Galar
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