
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.
Stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Attack
- 85
- Sp. Defense
- 40
- Speed
- 35
Lower than 71% of Pokémon.
Weaknesses and resistances
Damage taken from attacks of each type.
Abilities
- Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Water AbsorbHidden
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Evolution
CacneaTCG cards
16Moves
Moves learned by leveling up.
| Lv. | Move | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeerNormal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison StingPoison | 15 | 100 | |
| 4 | AbsorbGrass | 20 | 100 | |
| 7 | GrowthNormal | — | — | |
| 10 | Leech SeedGrass | — | 90 | |
| 13 | Sand AttackGround | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Bullet SeedGrass | 25 | 100 | |
| 19 | Power TripDark | 20 | 100 | |
| 22 | IngrainGrass | — | — | |
| 26 | PaybackDark | 50 | 100 | |
| 30 | SpikesGround | — | — | |
| 34 | Sucker PunchDark | 70 | 100 | |
| 38 | Pin MissileBug | 25 | 95 | |
| 42 | Energy BallGrass | 90 | 100 | |
| 46 | Cotton SporeGrass | — | 100 | |
| 50 | SandstormRock | — | — | |
| 54 | Destiny BondGhost | — | — |
Moves taught by Technical Machines (TMs).
| TM | Move | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Take DownNormal | 90 | 85 | |
| TM06 | Scary FaceNormal | — | 100 | |
| TM07 | ProtectNormal | — | — | |
| TM12 | Low KickFighting | — | 100 | |
| TM18 | ThiefDark | 60 | 100 | |
| TM20 | TrailblazeGrass | 50 | 100 | |
| TM25 | FacadeNormal | 70 | 100 | |
| TM28 | BulldozeGround | 60 | 100 | |
| TM32 | SwiftNormal | 60 | — | |
| TM33 | Magical LeafGrass | 60 | — | |
| TM43 | FlingDark | — | 100 | |
| TM45 | VenoshockPoison | 65 | 100 | |
| TM47 | EndureNormal | — | — | |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFire | — | — | |
| TM50 | Rain DanceWater | — | — | |
| TM51 | SandstormRock | — | — | |
| TM55 | DigGround | 80 | 100 | |
| TM56 | Bullet SeedGrass | 25 | 100 | |
| TM58 | Brick BreakFighting | 75 | 100 | |
| TM62 | Foul PlayDark | 95 | 100 | |
| TM66 | Body SlamNormal | 85 | 100 | |
| TM68 | Thunder PunchElectric | 75 | 100 | |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkNormal | — | — | |
| TM71 | Seed BombGrass | 80 | 100 | |
| TM73 | Drain PunchFighting | 75 | 100 | |
| TM81 | Grass KnotGrass | — | 100 | |
| TM83 | Poison JabPoison | 80 | 100 | |
| TM85 | RestPsychic | — | — | |
| TM88 | Swords DanceNormal | — | — | |
| TM90 | SpikesGround | — | — | |
| TM91 | Toxic SpikesPoison | — | — | |
| TM94 | Dark PulseDark | 80 | 100 | |
| TM103 | SubstituteNormal | — | — | |
| TM111 | Giga DrainGrass | 75 | 100 | |
| TM119 | Energy BallGrass | 90 | 100 | |
| TM122 | EncoreNormal | — | 100 | |
| TM130 | Helping HandNormal | — | — | |
| TM137 | Grassy TerrainGrass | — | — | |
| TM140 | Nasty PlotDark | — | — | |
| TM159 | Leaf StormGrass | 130 | 90 | |
| TM168 | Solar BeamGrass | 120 | 100 | |
| TM171 | Tera BlastNormal | 80 | 100 | |
| TM177 | SpiteGhost | — | 100 | |
| TM192 | Focus PunchFighting | 150 | 100 | |
| TM194 | Grassy GlideGrass | 55 | 100 | |
| TM205 | EndeavorNormal | — | 100 | |
| TM219 | Skitter SmackBug | 70 | 90 | |
| TM221 | Throat ChopDark | 80 | 100 | |
| TM224 | CurseGhost | — | — |
Moves inherited when this Pokémon hatches from an egg.
| Move | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AcidPoison | 40 | 100 | |
| BelchPoison | 120 | 90 | |
| BlockNormal | — | — | |
| CounterFighting | — | 100 | |
| DisableNormal | — | 100 | |
| Fell StingerBug | 50 | 100 | |
| SwitcherooDark | — | 100 | |
| Teeter DanceNormal | — | 100 |
Moves in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Training
- EV yield
- Sp. Attack: 1
- Catch rate
- 19024.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 35
- Base experience
- 67
- Growth rate
- Medium slow1,059,860 experience to level 100
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Grass, Human-Like
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Egg cycles
- 204,884–5,140 steps
















