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[[Category:Green Pokémon]]
Cacnea (Japanese: サボネア Sabonea) is a Grass-type Pokémon.
Appearance[]
Cacneas appear to be round, green Pokémon covered in green spikes. Its arms are different, however because of them being straight instead of round. Cacnea's mouth appears to have a couple of black spots on it, forming its mouth. It has eyes deep into its body with carved holes showing black inside of Cacnea. It also appears to be wearing a crown on top of its head. Cacnea also has giant spikes underneath him, forming its feet that function like footstools.
Special abilities[]
Cacnea has the ability Sand Veil and the hidden ability Water Absorb. Sand Veil prevents Cacnea from being effected by sandstorms and raises its evasion in sandstorms by 20%. Water Absorb prevents Cacnea from being effected by Water-type moves and restores its HP a bit when hit by a Water-type move.
In the anime[]
James's Cacnea in Battle
A Cacnea that James caught was found in AG006: A Poached Ego!. It was caught after his Weezing and Jessie's Arbok was released to protect a Koffing and a Ekans from a Pokémon Poacher. In DP054: Once There Were Greenfields, James gave his Cacnea to Gardenia.
Evolution[]
Cacnea evolves into Cacturne once it reaches Level 32.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Version(s) | Location |
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| Ruby/ Sapphire | Route 111 |
| Emerald | Route 111 |
| FireRed/ LeafGreen | Trade |
| Diamond/ Pearl | Route 228 |
| Platinum | Route 228 |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | Safari Zone |
| Black/White | Trade |
Side game locations[]
| Game(s) | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Wilderness on Sapphire Field |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 5, Forever Level 5, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Mt. Thunder (1-4F), Joyous Tower (33-35F), Oddity Cave (1-4BF) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Northern Desert (1-8F) |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Haruba Desert |
Pokédex entries[]
| Generations I - II | |
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| Cacnea did not appear during the Generation I - II games. | |
| 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. It's yellow flowers bloom once a year. | |
| SoulSilver | |
| It lives in arid locations. It's 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 | |
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| White 2 | |
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| 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. | |
Origins[]
Cacnea appears to be based on a mix of a jack-o-lantern and a small ball of cactus.
Trivia[]
- Until Generation V, no other Pokémon had the same egg group as Cacnea and its evolution.
- Despite Cacnea having a Dark-like appearance and being based on a jack-o-lantern, it isn't a Dark-type.
- Cacnea is the only Grass-type Pokémon to have the ability Sand Veil.
References[]