Cacturne Dex Information

#331: Cacnea

Official Art

Official Art

Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 3
Species:	Scarecrow Pokémon
Type:
Height:	1.3m
Weight:	77.4kg
Catch Rate:	60
Base Happiness:	35
Gender Ratio:	50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	夢歌仙人掌
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	梦歌仙人掌
English	Cacturne
French	Cacturne
German	Noktuska
Italian	Cacturne
Japanese	ノクタス
Japanese (Romanized)	Noctus
Japanese (Trademark)	Noctus
Korean	밤선인
Spanish	Cacturne

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#332
Hoenn	#120
Hoenn (ORAS)	#125

Abilities

Sand Veil: Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm.
Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Level 32

Breeding

Damage Taken

	4x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	2x
	2x
	2x
	2x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	2x
	2x
	0x
	0.5x

Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	70	115	60	115	60	55	475
7	70	115	60	115	60	55	475
6	70	115	60	115	60	55	475

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Ruby	During the daytime, Cacturne remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This Pokemon becomes active at night when the temperature drops.
Pokémon Sapphire	If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, CACTURNE will follow in a ragtag group. The POKeMON are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat.
Pokémon FireRed	It lives in deserts. It becomes active at night when it hunts for prey exhausted from the desert's heat.
Pokémon Pearl	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
Pokémon Diamond	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
Pokémon Platinum	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day
Pokémon HeartGold	Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
Pokémon White	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
Pokémon White	よるになると　かつどうを　はじめる。さばくの　あつさに　つかれはてたえものを　みつけだし　とらえるのだ。
Pokémon Black	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.
Pokémon Black	よるになると　かつどうを　はじめる。さばくの　あつさに　つかれはてたえものを　みつけだし　とらえるのだ。
Pokémon Black 2	よるになると　かつどうを　はじめる。さばくの　あつさに　つかれはてたえものを　みつけだし　とらえるのだ。
Pokémon White 2	よるになると　かつどうを　はじめる。さばくの　あつさに　つかれはてたえものを　みつけだし　とらえるのだ。
Pokémon White 2	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
Pokémon Black 2	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
Pokémon Y	사막의 여행자 뒤를 집단으로 뒤쫓아 가 지쳐 움직이지 못하기를 기다린다.
Pokémon Y	Gruppi di Cacturne nel deserto braccano i passanti finché questi, spossati, non si muovono più.
Pokémon Y	Persiguen en grupo a los viajeros del desierto y los acechan hasta que el cansancio los agote.
Pokémon Y	Les Cacturne traquent en groupe les voyageurs du désert, guettant les signes de fatigue pour frapper.
Pokémon Y	Gruppen von Noktuska folgen müden Wüstenreisenden und warten, bis diese bewegungsunfähig werden.
Pokémon Y	さばくの　たびびとの　うしろをしゅうだんで　つきまとい　つかれてうごけなく　なるのを　まつのだ。
Pokémon X	밤이 되면 활동을 시작한다. 사막의 뜨거움에 몹시 지친 먹이를 찾아내어 붙잡는다.
Pokémon X	Diventa attivo di notte, quando va a caccia di prede stremate dalla calura del deserto.
Pokémon X	Es un Pokémon nocturno. Busca presas agotadas por el calor diurno del desierto.
Pokémon X	Il sort la nuit pour chasser. Il traque les proies épuisées après une journée dans le désert.
Pokémon X	Ein nachtaktives Pokémon, das Beute sucht, die durch die Tageshitze der Wüste bereits erschöpft ist.
Pokémon X	よるになると　かつどうを　はじめる。さばくの　あつさに　つかれはてたえものを　みつけだし　とらえるのだ。
Pokémon X	It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day’s desert heat.
Pokémon Y	Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Cuando alguien se adentra en un desierto por la noche, Cacturne le sigue junto con varios de los suyos. Este Pokémon espera pacientemente a que el viajero se fatigue y no pueda continuar más, vencido por el cansancio.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	사막의 햇빛에 수분을 빼앗기지 않도록 낮에는 가만히 계속하여 서 있다. 기온이 떨어지는 밤에 활동을 시작한다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Di giorno Cacturne rimane immobile in modo da non perdere neanche una goccia d’acqua al sole cocente del deserto. Il Pokémon si desta di notte quando cala la temperatura.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Durante el día, Cacturne permanece inmóvil para no perder nada de humedad bajo el sol de justicia del desierto. Este Pokémon entra en acción por la noche, cuando bajan las temperaturas.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Pendant la journée, Cacturne reste immobile pour éviter de se déshydrater sous le soleil du désert. Ce Pokémon ne commence son activité qu’une fois la nuit tombée, sous une température plus fraîche.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Am Tage bleibt Noktuska reglos, damit es in der brennenden Wüstenhitze keine Feuchtigkeit verliert. Dieses Pokémon wird bei Nacht aktiv, wenn die Temperatur sinkt.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	さばくの　ひざしで　すいぶんを　うしなわないように　ひるまは　じっと　たちつくしている。きおんの　さがる　よるに　かつどうを　はじめる。
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	한밤중에 사막을 걷는 여행자의 뒤를 단체로 줄줄 달라붙어 걷는다. 지쳐 움직이지 못하게 되기를 기다리고 있다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Se un viaggiatore passa attraverso il deserto nella notte tenebrosa, un gruppo scomposto di Cacturne lo segue. Poi attende pazientemente che il malcapitato sia esausto e incapace di muoversi.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Lorsqu’un voyageur traverse le désert au milieu de la nuit, les Cacturne le suivent en groupe. Ces Pokémon attendent le bon moment, quand le voyageur est fatigué et qu’il n’est plus capable de bouger.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Wenn ein Reisender mitten in der Nacht durch eine Wüste wandert, folgt Noktuska ihm und spielt ihm Streiche. Dann wartet dieses Pokémon darauf, dass der Reisende müde wird und sich nicht mehr bewegen kann.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	まよなか　さばくを　あるく　たびびとの　うしろをぞろぞろと　しゅうだんで　くっついて　あるく。つかれて　うごけなく　なるのを　まっているのだ。
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield

Sprite List

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Character Appearances

Harley's Cacturne

Harley's Cacturne
ハーリーのノクタス
Harley no Noctus
Harley's Noctus

Episode Appearances

Ep #	Title
AG 104	The Izabe Island Pokémon Contest! Beware of the Rival!! イザベ島ポケモンコンテスト！ライバルに気をつけろ!! A Cacturne for the Worse
AG 122	Begin! The Grand Festival (1)!! 開幕！グランドフェスティバル①!! Hi Ho Silver Wind
AG 123	Fierce Fighting! The Grand Festival (2)!! 熱闘！グランドフェスティバル②!! Deceit and Assist
AG 124	Decisive Battle! The Grand Festival (3)!! 決戦！グランドフェスティバル③!! Rhapsody in Drew
AG 145	The Yamabuki Tournament Pokémon Contest!! (Part 2) ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会!!（後編） A Hurdle for Squirtle
AG 175	Harley and Team Rocket: The Formation of a Villain Alliance!? ハーリー＆ロケット団悪役同盟結成!? New Plot, Odd Lot!
AG 182	Haruka VS Harley! Stage On with a Double Battle!! ハルカVSハーリー！ダブルバトルでステージ・オン!! Thinning the Hoard
AG 188	Haruka vs Shuu! Rivals Forever ハルカVSシュウ！ライバルよ永遠に The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing
Movie 7	The Sky-Rending Visitor Deoxys 裂空の訪問者デオキシス Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
AG 121	Satoshi and Haruka! The Hot Battles of Houen!! サトシとハルカ！ホウエンでの熱きバトル!!
Movie 15	Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice

TCG Cards

#2: Cacturne

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Rare

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#1: Team Aqua's Cacturne

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#91: Cacturne ex

Rarity:

Rare Holo EX

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HP:

110

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#15: Cacturne (Delta Species)

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Rare

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#27: Cacturne

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Uncommon

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Resistance:

-30

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#34: Cacturne

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Uncommon

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Weakness:

+20

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-20

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#42: Cacturne

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Uncommon

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+20

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#5: ノクタス

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Uncommon

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-20

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#10: Cacturne

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Rare

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-20

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#88: Cacturne

Rarity:

Uncommon

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HP:

100

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-20

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#6: Cacturne

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Rare

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110

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#5: Cacturne

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Uncommon

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120

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#6: Cacturne

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Uncommon

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130

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Voice Actors

English

Japanese

上田祐司 (Yūji Ueda)

Images

Level Up Moves - Machine Moves - Egg Moves - Move Tutors

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy	USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	FRLG	E	RS
Spiky Shield	10			1	1	32
Destiny Bond	5			59	59	59	71	71	71	71	71	71	59
Revenge	10	60	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Poison Sting	35	15	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Leer	30		100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Absorb	25	20	100	4	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Growth	20			7	7	7	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9
Leech Seed	10		90	10	10	10	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13
Sand Attack	15		100	13	13	13	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Needle Arm	15	60	100	16	16	16	53	53	53	53	53	53	41	41	41
Feint Attack	20	60		19	19	19	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29
Pin Missile	20	25	95	38	38	38	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21
Ingrain	20			22	22	22	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25
Payback	10	50	100	26	26	26	47	47	47	47	47	47
Spikes	20			30	30	30	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35
Sucker Punch	5	70	100	35	35	35	41	41	41	41	41	41
Energy Ball	10	90	100	44	44	44
Cotton Spore	40		100	49	49	49	59	59	59	59	59	59	47	47	47
Sandstorm	10			54	54	54	65	65	65	65	65	65	53	53	53

TM/HM Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Confide	20
Embargo	15		100
Nature Power	20
Sunny Day	5
Sleep Talk	10
Attract	15		100
Swagger	15		85
Sandstorm	10
Protect	10
Substitute	10
Rest	10
Double Team	15
Toxic	10		90
Swords Dance	20
Flash	20		100
Captivate	20		100
Endure	10
Giga Impact	5	150	90
Poison Jab	20	80	100
Fling	10		100
Payback	10	50	100
Brick Break	15	75	100
Facade	20	70	100
Frustration	20		100
Return	20		100
Power-Up Punch	20	40	100
Retaliate	5	70	100
Secret Power	20	70	100
Strength	15	80	100
Cut	30	50	95
Drain Punch	10	75	100
Natural Gift	15		100
Bullet Seed	30	25	100
Focus Punch	20	150	100
Round	15	60	100
Venoshock	10	65	100
Grass Knot	20		100
Energy Ball	10	90	100
Focus Blast	5	120	70
Dark Pulse	15	80	100
Hidden Power	15	60	100
Solar Beam	10	120	100
Hyper Beam	5	150	90
Giga Drain	10	75	100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Worry Seed	10		100
Block	5
Role Play	10
Synthesis	5
Spite	10		100
Sleep Talk	10
Magic Coat	15
Substitute	10
Mimic	10
Swords Dance	20
Swagger	15		85
Endure	10
Foul Play	15	95	100
Drain Punch	10	75	100
Seed Bomb	15	80	100
Superpower	5	120	100
Focus Punch	20	150	100
Low Kick	20		100
Thunder Punch	15	75	100
Sucker Punch	5	70	100
Fury Cutter	20	40	95
Headbutt	15	70	100
Seismic Toss	20		100
Counter	20		100
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Body Slam	15	85	100
Mega Kick	5	120	75
Mega Punch	20	80	85
Dynamic Punch	5	100	50
Giga Drain	10	75	100
Snore	15	50	100
Dark Pulse	15	80	100
Mud-Slap	10	20	100

#331: Cacnea

#333: Swablu