Is Cacnea Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Grass-type in Haina Desert. Cacturne adds Dark typing. Neither form has the speed to compete. Grass/Dark coverage handles Olivia and Acerola in theory, but execution is tough with those stats.
Cacnea has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Cacnea trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Cacnea has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's team hits Cacnea's weaknesses hard.
Cacnea trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Cacnea has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Cacnea's weaknesses hard.
Cacnea trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Cacnea has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Cacnea trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Cacnea has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Cacnea's weaknesses hard.
Cacnea has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Cacnea trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's Pokemon outpace and outclass Cacnea here.
Kukui's team hits Cacnea's weaknesses hard.
Cacnea cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Cacnea in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cacnea can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Cacnea from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Cacnea in USUM
- Step 1Cacnea ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 111. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 111. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 228. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Route 228. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 111. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 228. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Cacturne
Cacnea Weakness
Cacnea's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Cacnea Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Cacnea
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Salamence builds →Fly 2x198-235%KO Fire Fang 2x98-117%KO | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x83-98% Gust 2x72-85% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Salamence builds →Fly 2x200-235%KO Fire Fang 2x95-114%KO | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x105-125%KO Infestation 2x38-46% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Salamence builds →Fly 2x203-239%KO Fire Fang 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x203-239%KO Flame Charge 2x69-81% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x130-154%KO Venoshock 2x82-97% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x258-303%KO Venoshock 2x130-153%KO Leech Life 2x69-82% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x220-260%KO Venoshock 2x76-89% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x258-303%KO Smog 2x41-49% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x187-220%KO Fly 2x141-167%KO U-turn 2x73-87% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x212-250%KO Overheat 2x126-149%KO U-turn 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x295-349%KO Bug Buzz 2x206-243%KO Hurricane 2x168-198%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x248-292%KO Air Slash 2x144-170%KO | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x214-251%KO Venoshock 2x71-85% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x252-297%KO Sludge Bomb 2x174-205%KO Leech Life 2x67-79% Acrobatics 2x47-56% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x250-295%KO Aerial Ace 2x84-99% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x300-354%KO Bug Buzz 2x209-246%KO Hurricane 2x169-200%KO | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x249-293%KO Venoshock 2x73-87% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x319-376%KO Smog 2x51-60% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x333-392%KO X-Scissor 2x90-106%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x249-293%KO Air Slash 2x144-170%KO | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x233-274%KO Overheat 2x223-263%KO Ice Beam 2x155-183%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x304-358%KO Bug Buzz 2x210-248%KO Hurricane 2x172-203%KO Poison Jab 2x64-76% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x251-296%KO Venoshock 2x73-86% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x323-381%KO Smog 2x51-60% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x336-396%KO Poison Jab 2x90-106%KO X-Scissor 2x90-106%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Abra's Psychic hits Cacnea for 56-66%. Mienfoo deals 77-91% with U-turn.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemBerryjuice NatureHardy Moves View Onix builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Abra builds →Psychic56-66% Dazzling Gleam50-59% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Mienfoo builds →U Turn 2x77-91% High Jump Kick71-84% Stone Edge55-64% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityShedskin ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cacnea View Scraggy builds →Drain Punch42-49% Knock Off36-43% Crunch45-53% | ||
Cacnea Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Cacnea grows into Cacturne through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Cacnea. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Cacnea easily with 67 breeding partners from the Plant and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Acid, Belch, Block and 15 more to offspring.
USUM Cacnea Best Moveset
Grass at 85 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk with AbilitySand Veil raising evasion in sand and AbilityWater Absorb absorbing Water as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Cacturne one evolution away adds 115/115 mixed offenses.
Best Build
Cacnea best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Drain Punch
- Poison Jab
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Acid and Belch on Cacnea. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, they expand what Cacnea can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Cacnea Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, you can run Cacnea through the first few routes without issues. 335 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Cacturne as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Cacnea spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves