cacnea

Cacnea is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Grass

Abilities:

• Sand Veil: Raises Cacnea's evasiveness in a sandstorm.
• Water Absorb (Hidden Ability): Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.

Physical Characteristics:

• Cacnea resembles a small, green cactus with a round body covered in thorn-like spikes.
• It has a yellow, flower-like structure on top of its head.
• Cacnea's face features two large eyes and a wide mouth, often showing a mischievous grin.
• Its limbs are short and stubby, accentuated with additional spikes.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in arid regions such as deserts, where it blends into its surroundings.
• Cacnea is known for its patience, waiting motionless for prey to approach before attacking with its spikes.
• It can survive for long periods without water, storing moisture in its body.
• Known to be quite affectionate towards trainers, often showing loyalty once a bond is formed.

In Battle:

• Cacnea is a versatile attacker, capable of both physical and special moves.
• Signature moves include Needle Arm and Pin Missile.
• It has an advantage over Water, Rock, and Ground types but is vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug types.
• Utilizes status-inducing moves like Leech Seed to drain opponents' health over time.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Cacturne starting at level 32.

Interesting Facts:

• Cacnea's design is inspired by traditional cacti, particularly those found in desert ecosystems.
• It is known to waver in the wind, making it appear as if it is dancing.
• In the Pokémon anime, James from Team Rocket owned a Cacnea, which was known for its affectionate nature, often hugging him tightly with its thorny body.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower CACNEA grows.This Pokémon battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms.
• Emerald: CACNEA live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.
• Firered: It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
• Leafgreen: It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
• Diamond: By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
• Pearl: By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
• Platinum: By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
• Heartgold: It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
• Soulsilver: It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
• Black: By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
• White: By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
• Black-2: By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
• White-2: By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
• X: It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom once a year.
• Y: It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower Cacnea grows. This Pokémon battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms.