Cacnea
#331 (Hoenn)
Best moveset (Cacnea)
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:
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 (Cacnea)
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.
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Cacnea.
| 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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