Cacnea (サボネア Sabonea)
Artwork		General
		National Dex:	#331
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Cacturne
		Generation:	Generation III
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Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	50	Species:	Cactus Pokémon
Attack:	85	Type(s):	Grass
Defense:	40	Height:	1'04"
Special Atk:	85	Weight:	113.1 lbs.
Special Def:	40	Abilities:	Sand Veil Water Absorb (Dream World)
Speed:	35	Pokédex Color:	Green
Stat Total:	335	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Cacnea (Japanese: サボネア Sabonea) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Appearance 2 Special abilities 3 In the anime 4 Evolution 5 Game info 5.1 Game locations 5.1.1 Side game locations 5.2 Pokédex entries 6 Origins 7 Trivia 8 References

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

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. A running gag in the show was that, upon being released from his Pokéball for battle, Cacnea would promptly elect to painfully hug James' face. 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

Cacnea Locations
Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Ruby/ Sapphire	Route 111	Uncommon
Emerald	Route 111	Rare
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Trade	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 228	Uncommon
Platinum	Route 228	Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Safari Zone	Uncommon
Black/White	Trade	None

Side game locations

Cacnea 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

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Cacnea did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Cacnea did not appear during the Generation 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
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.
White 2
By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

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

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Serebii.net Pokédex data
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon.Marriland data
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data