Cacnea
#331 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Cacnea
The best moves for Cacnea are Sucker Punch and Grass Knot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Sucker Punch | 10 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Sucker Punch | 10 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Cacnea family. Cacnea evolves into Cacturne which costs 50 Candy.
Cacnea Raid Guide
Cacnea has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Cacnea, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Cacnea is a Grass Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves. Cacnea's strongest moveset is Sucker Punch & Grass Knot and it has a Max CP of 1,242. Cacnea evolves into Cacturne.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 156 | |
| Defense | 74 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
532 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
709 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,064 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,242 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 887 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,153 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.41 m |
| Weight | 51.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Cacnea
The best moves for Cacnea are Sucker Punch and Grass Knot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Sucker Punch | 10 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Sucker Punch | 10 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | 7 | 11.4 | 10 |
| Poison Sting | 5 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Bomb | 55 | -15.7 | 31.4 |
| Brick Break | 40 | -20.6 | 25 |
| Grass Knot | 90 | -19.2 | 41.5 |
| Payback | 100 | -45.5 | 45.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Cacnea?
Cacnea is a Grass type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Cacnea are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Reshiram,
- Pheromosa,
- Volcarona,
- Chandelure.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 99% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 96% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Volcarona | Bug Bite | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 88% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 88% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Cacnea
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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