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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Cacturne (disambiguation). |
Cacturne
Scarecrow Pokémon |
ノクタス
Noctus |
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#332 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Sand Veil |
Water Absorb
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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: 2 |
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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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Cacturne (Japanese: ノクタス Noctus) is a dual-type Grass/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Cacnea starting at level 32.
Biology
Cacturne is a humanoid, bipedal Pokémon that resembles a green scarecrow made of cacti. Its face has two eye holes through which yellow eyes can be seen, and six smaller holes representing a grinning mouth. It has numerous spikes along the length of its arms, legs, and around its neck. A pattern of green rhombi extends down the front of its body. A female has a large dark green rhombus above a smaller one, while a male has three small dark green rhombi. There is a triangular, dark green feature on its head that resembles a hat with spiky tips.
Cacturne is a nocturnal Pokémon that rarely moves during the day, which allows it to hold moisture. At night, it searches for prey or follows travelers until they become exhausted. It has lived in deserts for so long that its blood has transformed into sand. With its thorny arms, it is able to use its former signature move, Needle Arm.
In the anime
Major appearances
Harley's Cacturne
Cacturne made its main series debut in A Cacturne for the Worse, under the ownership of Harley as his signature Pokémon.
Minor appearances
Cacturne debuted in Destiny Deoxys, under the ownership of a Trainer.
Pokédex entries
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AG103 |
Cacturne |
May's Pokédex |
Cacturne, the Scarecrow Pokémon. Cacturne is the evolved form of Cacnea, and holds traits of both Grass and Dark types. It rarely moves during the day, but is active once the temperature drops at night. |
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In the manga
Cacturne in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Cacturne first appeared in Talk About Timing, Treecko, under the ownership of Wally. He was first seen when he was rowing a boat during a flood caused by Kyogre.
The Battle Tower rented a Cacturne, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cacturne (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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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. |
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. |
FireRed |
It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat. |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat. |
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Platinum |
HeartGold |
Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move. |
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Unova
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Black |
It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat. |
White |
Black 2 |
It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat. |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
#125 |
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It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat. |
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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. |
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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. |
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HeartGold |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black 2 |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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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. |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 2, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Northern Desert (9F-15F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B19F) |
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MD Sky |
Northern Desert (9F-15F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B19F) |
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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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Battle Trozei |
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 5 |
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Shuffle |
Violeta Palace: Stage 397 |
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Rumble World |
Fairy Land: Heat-Wave Desert (Center Boss, Back) |
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Rumble Rush |
Pinsir Sea, Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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In events
RS |
Pokémon Center New York Monster Week 1 Cacturne |
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United States |
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October 18 to 24, 2003 |
Held items
Game |
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Emerald* |
Poison Barb (5%) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Sticky Barb (5%) |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Sticky Barb (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Sticky Barb (5%) |
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Y |
Sticky Barb (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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HP:
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Defense:
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Atk:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Sp. Def:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Speed:
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
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475
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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 Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
- 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 Cacturne's learnsets from other generations. |
TCG-only moves
Move |
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Psybeam |
Cacturne ex (EX Emerald 91) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 32
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Cacturne images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Cacturne and its pre-evolved form's Egg Group (Grass and Human-Like) are unique.
Origin
Cacturne is based on a cactus, possibly the saguaro, and a scarecrow. It could be associated with the nighttime because cacti are known as night (CAM) plants, since their carbon dioxide fixation process occurs during the night. Its face is similar to a classic Halloween jack-o'-lantern, referencing the tendency for scarecrows to have pumpkins for heads.
Name origin
Cacturne and Noctus are a combination of cactus and nocturnal.
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
ノクタス Noctus |
From nocturne or nocturnal and cactus |
French |
Cacturne |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Cacturne |
Same as English name |
German |
Noktuska |
From nocturne and Kaktus (Tuska) |
Italian |
Cacturne |
Same as English name |
Korean |
밤선인 Bamseonin |
From 밤 bam and 선인장 (仙人掌) seon-in-jang |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
夢歌奈亞 / 梦歌奈亚
Mènggēnàiyǎ / Mènggēnàiyà |
From 夢歌 mènggē and 奈亞 nàiyǎ |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
น็อคทัส Nokthat |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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