Cacnea

Cacnea (Pokédex #0331) is a Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 3. It is officially classified as the 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.

As a Grass-type POKEMON, Cacnea has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug moves. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground moves, taking only half damage from them.

Cacnea's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 335 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 50 · ATK 85 · DEF 40 · SP.ATK 85 · SP.DEF 40 · SPD 35. Its standout stat is ATK (85), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Sand veil, Water absorb, with Water absorb as its hidden ability.

Cacnea stands 0.4 m (16") tall and weighs 51.3 kg (113.1 lbs). It is typically found in Rough Terrain environments. Capture rate: 190/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Plant, Humanshape.

Cacnea is part of the Cacnea → Cacturne evolution line (2-stage). Cacnea is the base form and can evolve into Cacturne via Level 32.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Cacturne. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.