#332 Cacturne

General

Location

Attacks

Stats

Egg Moves

3rd Gen Dex

Pokémon Game Picture	National No.	Sinnoh No.	English name	Japanese Name
Male Sprites	332	---	Cacturne	ノクタス Nokutasu
Female Sprites	Ability: Sand Veil
	Sand Veil: Raises the Pokémon’s evasion during a sandstorm by one level.
Gender Ratio
Male: 50 %		Female: 50 %
Classification	Type 1	Type 2	Height	Weight
Scarecrow Pokémon			4'03"	170.6 lbs
Evolution Chain

Damage Taken

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Wild Hold Item	Base EXP	Base Happinness	Colour Category	Pal Park Location
Sticky Barb - 5%	1,059,860 Points Medium Slow	35	Green	Mountain

Flavour Text
Diamond	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
Pearl
Platinum

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game	Rarity	Location
Ruby	Evolve	Evolve Cacnea
Sapphire	Evolve	Evolve Cacnea
Emerald	Evolve	Evolve Cacnea
FireRed	None	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
LeafGreen	None	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Colosseum	None	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
XD	None	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Diamond	Common	Route 228	Details
Pearl	Common	Route 228	Details
Platinum	Common	Route 228	Details
HeartGold	None	Safari Zone (With Blocks After Levelled Up)
SoulSilver	None	Safari Zone (With Blocks After Levelled Up)

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Revenge			60	100	10	--
		An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
—	Poison Sting			15	100	35	30
		A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
—	Leer			--	100	30	--
		Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
—	Absorb			20	100	25	--
		An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
—	Growth			--	--	40	--
		Forces the body to grow and heightens SP. ATK.
5	Absorb			20	100	25	--
		An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
9	Growth			--	--	40	--
		Forces the body to grow and heightens SP. ATK.
13	Leech Seed			--	90	10	--
		Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
17	Sand-attack			--	100	15	--
		Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
21	Pin Missile			14	85	20	--
		Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
25	Ingrain			--	--	20	--
		Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
29	Faint Attack			60	--	20	--
		Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
35	Spikes			--	--	20	--
		Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching out.
41	Sucker Punch			80	100	5	--
		Always strikes first, but fails if foe is not using attacking move
47	Payback			50	100	10	--
		Power doubles if user receives damage first
53	Needle Arm			60	100	15	30
		Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
59	Cotton Spore			--	85	40	--
		Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing SPEED.
65	Sandstorm			--	--	10	--
		Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
71	Destiny Bond			--	--	5	--
		If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM01	Focus Punch			150	100	20	--
		A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM09	Bullet Seed			10	100	30	--
		Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day			--	--	5	--
		Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam			150	90	5	--
		Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM19	Giga Drain			60	100	10	--
		An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22	Solarbeam			120	100	10	--
		Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM31	Brick Break			75	100	15	--
		Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm			--	--	10	--
		Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM52	Focus Blast			120	70	5	10
		May lower foe's SP.DEF one stage
TM53	Energy Ball			80	100	10	10
		May lower foe's SP.DEF one stage
TM56	Fling			??	100	10	--
		Hurls out held item, power depends on held item
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
TM60	Drain Punch			60	100	5	--
		User recovers half the damage inflicted
TM63	Embargo			--	100	15	--
		Foe is unable to use held items
TM66	Payback			50	100	10	--
		Power doubles if user receives damage first
TM68	Giga Impact			150	90	5	--
		User cannot attack next turn
TM70	Flash			--	100	20	--
		Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance			--	--	30	--
		A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		Lowers opposite gender foe's SP.ATT two stages
TM79	Dark Pulse			80	100	15	20
		May cause foe to flinch
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		Power and type of move depends on the held berry
TM84	Poison Jab			80	100	20	30
		May poison foe
TM86	Grass Knot			??	100	20	--
		Power increases if foe is heavy
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
HM01	Cut			50	95	30	--
		Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04	Strength			80	100	15	--
		Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Fury Cutter			10	95	20	--
	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Sucker Punch			80	100	5	--
	Always strikes first, but fails if foe is not using attacking move
Thunderpunch			75	100	15	10
	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Spite			--	100	10	--
	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move.
Synthesis			--	--	5	--
	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Seed Bomb			80	100	15	--
	No Added Effect
Superpower			120	100	5	--
	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Worry Seed			--	100	10	--
	Changes the ability of foe to insomnia
Role Play			--	--	10	--
	Mimics the target and copies its special ability.
Low Kick			??	100	20	--
	A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.
Headbutt			70	100	15	30
	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Grasswhistle			--	55	15	--	Details
	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
Acid			40	100	30	10	Details
	Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower SP. DEF.
Teeter Dance			--	100	20	--	Details
	Confuses all POKéMON on the scene.
Dynamicpunch			100	50	5	100	Details
	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Counter			??	100	20	--	Details
	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Low Kick			??	100	20	--	Details
	A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.
Smellingsalt			60	100	10	--	Details
	Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
Magical Leaf			60	--	20	--	Details
	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Seed Bomb			80	100	15	--	Details
	No Added Effect
Nasty Plot - HGSS Only			--	--	20	--	Details
	Raises SP.ATT two stages

Base Egg Steps to Hatch	Effort Points from Battling it	Catch Rate
5,120 Steps	1 Attack Point(s) 1 Sp. Attack Point(s)	60

Egg Groups
Lists Of Groups	Group Names
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurOddishGloomVileplumeParasParasectBellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelExeggcuteExeggutorTangelaChikoritaBayleefMeganiumBellossomHoppipSkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraLotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleafShiftryShroomishBreloomRoseliaCacneaCacturneTropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterraRoseradeCherubiCherrimCarnivineSnoverAbomasnowTangrowthDitto	Plant
AbraKadabraAlakazamMachopMachokeMachampDrowzeeHypnoHitmonleeHitmonchanMr. MimeJynxElectabuzzMagmarHitmontopMakuhitaHariyamaSableyeMedititeMedichamVolbeatIllumiseSpindaCacneaCacturneChimcharMonfernoInfernapeBunearyLopunnyLucarioCroagunkToxicroakElectivireMagmortarDitto	HumanShape

Max Pokéthlon Stats
Speed	Power	Technique	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		70	115	60	115	60	55
Min-Max Hindering Nature	Lv50 Lv100	130 - 177 250 - 344	108 - 150 211 - 296	58 - 100 112 - 197	108 - 150 211 - 296	58 - 100 112 - 197	54 - 96 103 - 188
Min-Max Neutral Nature	Lv50 Lv100	130 - 177 250 - 344	120 - 167 235 - 329	65 - 112 125 - 219	120 - 167 235 - 329	65 - 112 125 - 219	60 - 107 115 - 209
Min-Max Beneficial Nature	Lv50 Lv100	130 - 177 250 - 344	132 - 183 258 - 361	71 - 123 137 - 240	132 - 183 258 - 361	71 - 123 137 - 240	66 - 117 126 - 229

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