Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Cacnea

Cacnea

Cactus Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Cacnea is a Grass Type Cactus Pokémon, with a 24.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Cacnea can be found with Sand Veil as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 335 combined Base Stats.

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Cacnea Stats & Abilities
Cacnea Evolutions
Cacnea Locations
Cacnea Weakness
Cacnea Best Moves
Cacnea Level Up Moves
Cacnea TM Moves
Cacnea Egg Moves
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Cacnea Stats and Abilities

Based on Cacnea Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Cacnea Highest IV Stat is Attack 85 and the Lowest being Speed 35.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	50	210	304
D	Attack	85	157	295
F	Defense	40	76	196
D	Special Attack	85	157	295
F	Special Defense	40	76	196
F	Speed	35	67	185
F	Total	335


Cacnea	Detail
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Sticky Barb
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass, Human-Like
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Sand Veil Ability 1	Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type).
Water Absorb Hidden Ability	A Pokémon with Water Absorb heals 1/4 of its maximum HP when hit by a Water-type attack.

How To Evolve Cacnea in BDSP

Cacnea requires (Level 32) to evolve into Cacturne.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Cacnea	Level 32 →	Cacturne

Where To Find Cacnea in BDSP

Cacnea has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 228	100 - 20%	Cacnea Lv. 23-25
Route 228	5 - 1%	Cacturne Lv. 52-53
Swampy Cave	National	Cacnea Lv. 16-63
Swampy Cave	National	Cacturne Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Cacnea Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Cacturne Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	National	Cacnea Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	National	Cacturne Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Cacnea Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Cacturne Lv. 16-63
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Bogsunk Cavern	National	Cacnea Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Cacturne Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Cacnea Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Cacturne Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Cacnea Weakness

Cacnea is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Cacnea to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Cacnea Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Cacnea Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp

Best Moves Cacnea in BDSP

Best Moveset for Cacnea Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
42	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
16	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	May poison the opponent.
34	Sucker Punch	Physical	70	100	5	User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
19	Assurance	Physical	60	100	10	Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.

Best Moveset for Cacnea TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Special	80	100	15	May cause flinching.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Cacnea Lv Up Moves

Cacnea TM Moves

Cacnea Egg Moves

Cacnea Level Up Moves

List of Moves Cacnea can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Poison Sting	Power: 15 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical May poison the opponent.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
4	Absorb	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
7	Growth	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
10	Leech Seed	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
13	Sand Attack	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
16	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
19	Assurance	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
22	Ingrain	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
26	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
30	Spikes	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Hurts opponents when they switch into battle.
34	Sucker Punch	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
38	Pin Missile	Power: 25 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
42	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
46	Cotton Spore	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
50	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
54	Destiny Bond	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status If the user faints, the opponent also faints.

Cacnea TM Moves

List of Moves Cacnea can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM60	Drain Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical

Cacnea Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Cacnea can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Acid	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Teeter Dance	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Confuses all Pokémon.
Dynamic Punch	Power: 100 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Physical Confuses opponent.
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Low Kick	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
Magical Leaf	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Seed Bomb	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
Disable	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
Block	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Opponent cannot flee or switch.
Worry Seed	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Changes the opponent's Ability to Insomnia.
Switcheroo	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Swaps held items with the opponent.
Fell Stinger	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Drastically raises user's Attack if target is KO'd.
Belch	Power: 120 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special User must have consumed a Berry.
Power-Up Punch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Attack.

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