cacturne

Cacturne is a dual-type Grass/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Grass/Dark

Abilities:

• Sand Veil: Raises the Pokémon's evasion during a sandstorm.
• Water Absorb (Hidden Ability): Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Cacturne resembles a humanoid cactus with a green, spiny body.
• It has a large, conical hat-like appendage on its head, resembling a scarecrow's hat, with dark, triangular eyes beneath.
• Its arms are long and thin, ending in spiky hands.
• The entire body is dotted with small, thorny spikes.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Cacturne is primarily found in deserts and arid regions.
• This Pokémon is known to follow travelers in the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
• Its behavior is reminiscent of a nocturnal predator, hunting at night when the desert is cooler.
• It can survive in harsh conditions without water for extended periods.

In Battle:

• Cacturne is a versatile attacker with strong offensive capabilities in both physical and special attacks.
• Notable moves include Needle Arm, Sucker Punch, and Dark Pulse.
• It is effective against Psychic and Ghost types due to its Dark-type moves.
• However, it is vulnerable to Fighting, Flying, Bug, Fire, Ice, and Fairy types.

Evolution:

• Cacturne evolves from Cacnea starting at level 32.

Interesting Facts:

• Cacturne's design and behavior are inspired by scarecrows and cacti, fitting its Grass/Dark typing.
• It is known for its endurance in the harsh desert, symbolizing a relentless pursuer.
• In the Pokémon world, its ability to stalk prey in the desert is both feared and respected.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, CACTURNE will follow in a ragtag group.The Pokémon are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.
• Emerald: After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand. It is nocturnal, so it hunts at night.
• Firered: It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert’s heat.
• Leafgreen: It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert’s heat.
• Diamond: It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
• Pearl: It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
• Platinum: It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
• Heartgold: Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
• Soulsilver: Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
• Black: It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
• White: It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
• Black-2: It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
• White-2: It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
• X: It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
• Y: Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, Cacturne will follow in a ragtag group. The Pokémon are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.