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Cacnea
Cactus Pokémon |
サボネア
Sabonea |
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#331 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Sand Veil |
Water Absorb
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Cacnea (Japanese: サボネア Sabonea) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Cacturne starting at level 32.
Biology
Cacnea is a green, bipedal Pokémon with a round body and cactus-like striations. It has a dark green rhombus shape above its face, and six dark green rhombus shapes that ring around its waist. It has dark circles around its eyes, and its mouth composed of several similar circles. It has two dark green spikes on each side of its head, along with a yellow flower bud on top of its head. It has two club-like arms that are ringed with dark green spikes, and its two stubby legs are dark green and conical.
Cacnea uses its thorny arms like hammers to attack its opponents. The thorns allow it to use its former signature move, Needle Arm. It is able to live in deserts for 30 days without any water, due to its body being able to store moisture. The beauty and fragrance of its yellow flower depend on the harshness of its environment. This flower releases a strong aroma to attract prey. When prey approaches, Cacnea shoots sharp thorns to bring it down.
In the anime
Major appearances
James's Cacnea
Cacnea debuted in A Poached Ego!. James caught it after he had to release his Weezing, alongside Jessie's Arbok, to protect a group of Ekans and Koffing that were freed from a Pokémon Poacher. In Once There Were Greenfields, James left Cacnea in the care of Gardenia, who agreed to train it to master Drain Punch.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
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AG007 |
Cacnea |
Ash's Pokédex |
Cacnea, the Cactus Pokémon. Cacnea lives primarily in dry desert areas, and attacks by swinging its pin-covered arms like hammers. |
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In the manga
Cacnea in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Cacnea debuted in Creepin Past Cacnea, where a wild one battled alongside a Duskull, Wingull, Volbeat, and Beautifly against Norman, but they were quickly defeated by his Pokémon.
A Trainer's Cacnea appeared in Always Keep Whiscash on You for Emergencies.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Cacnea appeared in Battle Between Student and Master!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cacnea (TCG)
In the TFG
One Cacnea figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#119 |
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Kanto
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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 |
It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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Black |
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
White |
Black 2 |
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water. |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
#124 |
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It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year. |
Y |
It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
Wilderness (Sapphire Field) |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 5, Forever Level 5, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Mt. Thunder (1F-4F), Joyous Tower (33F-35F), Oddity Cave (B1-B4) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Magical Lake: In Need of Trees, Chill Battle: Garden Keepers |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Violeta Palace: Stage 394 |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert (All Areas), Fairy Land: Heat-Wave Desert (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Pinsir Sea, Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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In events
RSEFRLG |
PokéPark Egg Cacnea |
Japanese |
Japan |
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March 12 to May 8, 2005 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
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Sapphire |
Poison Barb (5%) |
Emerald |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Sticky Barb (5%) |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Sticky Barb (5%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Sticky Barb (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Defense:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Sp. Atk:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Sp. Def:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Speed:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
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335
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of Water-type moves is 0×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Cacnea's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 32
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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FireRed |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Cacnea images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Cacnea and its evolved form's Egg Group (Grass and Human-Like) are unique.
- Cacnea shares its category with Maractus. They are both known as the Cactus Pokémon.
- James's Cacnea is the only one of this species to have appeared in the anime.
Origin
Cacnea is based on a barrel cactus and possibly a jack-o'-lantern.
Name origin
Cacnea may be a combination of cactus and its Japanese name.
Sabonea may be a combination of 仙人掌 saboten (cactus) and debonair.
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
サボネア Sabonea |
From 仙人掌 saboten and debonair |
French |
Cacnea |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Cacnea |
Same as English name |
German |
Tuska |
From Kaktus |
Italian |
Cacnea |
Same as English name |
Korean |
선인왕 Seoninwang |
From 선인장 (仙人掌) seon-in-jang and 왕 (王) wang; literally "Cactus King" or "Kingtus" |
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Mandarin Chinese |
沙漠奈亞 / 沙漠奈亚
Shāmònàiyǎ / Shāmònàiyà |
From 沙漠 shāmò and 奈亞 nàiyǎ |
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Thai |
ซาโบเนีย Sabonia |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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