#0331 · Original Hoenn #119 · ruby sapphire · gen 3
Cacnea
Cactus Pokémon
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.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 190/255
- Base happiness:
- 35
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 0.4 m
- Weight:
- 51.3 kg
- Egg groups:
- Grass, Human-Like
- Growth rate:
- Medium slow
- Body shape:
- Anthropomorphic
Base stats
HP50
Atk85
Def40
Sp.Atk85
Sp.Def40
Speed35
Total: 335
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
EV yield (current): +1 SPA
Wild held items: Poison Barb (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 111 (ruby) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 19–21 |
| Road 111 (sapphire) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 19–21 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison StingA toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.▶ Selected Pokémon | 15 | 100% | ||
| 1 | LeerFrightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.▶ All opponents |
