Cacturne
#332 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Cacturne
The best moves for Cacturne 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 | 12 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Poison Jab | 12.5 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Cacnea family. Cacturne evolves from Cacnea which costs 50 Candy.
Cacturne Raid Guide
Cacturne has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 and Tier 3 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 Cacturne, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Cacturne is a Grass & Dark Pokémon which evolves from Cacnea. It is vulnerable to Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves. Cacturne's strongest moveset is Sucker Punch & Grass Knot and it has a Max CP of 2,298.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 221 | |
| Defense | 115 | |
| Stamina | 172 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
985 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,313 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,970 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,298 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,641 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,134 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 77.4 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Cacturne
The best moves for Cacturne 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 | 12 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Poison Jab | 12.5 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | 7 | 11.4 | 12 |
| Poison Jab | 10 | 8.8 | 12.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | -16.7 | 32 |
| Dynamic Punch | 90 | -18.5 | 33.3 |
| Grass Knot | 90 | -19.2 | 41.5 |
| Payback | 100 | -45.5 | 54.5 |
| 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 Cacturne?
Cacturne is a Grass/Dark type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Bug moves, and weak against Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Cacturne are:
- Pheromosa,
- Volcarona,
- Vikavolt,
- Frosmoth,
- Yanmega.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 100% |
| Volcarona | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 85% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Bug Buzz | 82% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Lunge | 81% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast | 79% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Close Combat | 76% |
| Vikavolt | Bug Bite | X-Scissor | 75% |
| Frosmoth | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 74% |
| Yanmega | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 74% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Bug Buzz | 74% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Cacturne
| 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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