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|jname=ノクタス Nokutasu
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|name='''Cacturne'''
  
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|jname=(ノクタス ''Nokutasu'')
  
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|pronun=<math>KACK-turn</math>
  
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|gen=Generation III
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|hp=70
  
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|atk=115
  
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|def=60
  
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|satk=115
  
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|spd=55
  
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|total=475
  
 
|species=Scarecrow Pokémon
  
|species=Scarecrow Pokémon
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|type={{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Dark}}
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|height=<span class="explain" title="1.3m">4'03"</span>
  
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|weight=<span class="explain" title="77.4kg">170.6 lbs.</span>
  
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|ability=[[Sand Veil]]<br>[[Water Absorb]] (Dream World)
  
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|color=<span style="color:#007700">'''Green'''</span>
  
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'''Cacturne''' (Japanese: '''ノクタス''' ''Nokutasu'') is a {{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Dark}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].
 
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It is one of the only three Pokémon that are unaffected by a [[sandstorm]] that isn't one of the three types that are immune to sandstorms, provided it has its natural [[ability]], [[Sand Veil]].
  
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'''Cacturne''' (Japanese: '''ノクタス''' ''Nokutasu'') is a {{Type|Grass}}/{{Type|Dark}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].
   
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==Appearance==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
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Cacturne appears to be a green Pokémon with green spikes surrounding its entire body. It also has yellow eyes with black marks surrounding it. It also has black dots making its mouth. It also appears to have a scarecrow hat, explaining it being the Scarecrow Pokémon. It has a cactus-like appearance and traits making like a Scarecrow Cactus. It has two
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Cacturne appears to be a green Pokémon with green spikes surrounding its entire body. It also has yellow eyes with black marks surrounding it. It also has black dots making its mouth. It also appears to have a scarecrow hat, explaining it being the Scarecrow Pokémon. It has a cactus-like appearance and traits making like a Scarecrow Cactus.
   
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==Special abilities==
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===Special abilities===
 
Cacturnes have the ability [[Sand Veil]] and a hidden ability [[Water Absorb]]. Sand Veil prevents Cacturne from being attacked by [[sandstorm]]s and raises its evasion 20% in sandstorms. Water Absorb prevents Cacturne from being affected by {{Type|Water}}-type moves and restores its HP a bit when attacked by a Water-type move.
  
Cacturnes have the ability [[Sand Veil]] and a hidden ability [[Water Absorb]]. Sand Veil prevents Cacturne from being attacked by [[sandstorm]]s and raises its evasion 20% in sandstorms. Water Absorb prevents Cacturne from being affected by {{Type|Water}}-type moves and restores its HP a bit when attacked by a Water-type move.
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==In the anime==
  
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[[Harley]] has a Cacturne that makes an appearance in ''[[AG103: A Cacturne for the Worse]]'' and a minor appearance in the move starring [[Deoxys]] and [[Rayquaza]], [[MS007: Pokémon - Destiny Deoxys|Destiny Deoxys]]. Harley also dresses like a Cacturne.
  
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
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|rubysapphire = [[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Cacnea]]
  
|rubysapphire = [[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Cacnea]]
 
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ruby=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.|
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|ruby=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.
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sapphire=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.|
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|sapphire=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.
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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.|
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pearl=It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat.|
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|as=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.}}
   
 
===Learnset===
  
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Cacturne appears to be a mix of a "cactus" and a "scarecrow". Its name, seeing how Cacturne is a Grass/Dark Pokémon, is a mix of the words "cactus" and "nocturnal".
  
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===Anime===
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[[May (anime)|May]]'s rival, [[Harley]], has a [[Harley's Cacturne|Cacturne]] that appears to be his main and favorite pokemon, as Harley dresses in a way that looks very similar to a Cacturne. Harley's Cacturne made its first appearance in ''[[AG103: A Cacturne for the Worse]]'' and a minor appearance in the move starring [[Deoxys]] and [[Rayquaza]], [[MS007: Pokémon - Destiny Deoxys|Destiny Deoxys]]. Harley also dresses like a Cacturne.
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
*Despite it saying Cacturne is a nocturnal Pokémon, it can be found in the wild all the time in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]], and in the morning in [[Pokémon Platinum]].
  
*Despite it saying Cacturne is a nocturnal Pokémon, it can be found in the wild all the time in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]], and in the morning in [[Pokémon Platinum]].
 
**It was fixed in [[Pokémon Platinum]] where Cacturne could only be found in the morning and nighttime.
  
**It was fixed in [[Pokémon Platinum]] where Cacturne could only be found in the morning and nighttime.
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*Cacturne is the only {{type|Dark}}-type Pokémon unable to learn the move [[Snarl]].
  
   
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Revision as of 09:37, 6 November 2015

Cacturne (Japanese: ノクタス Nokutasu) is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology

Physiology

Cacturne appears to be a green Pokémon with green spikes surrounding its entire body. It also has yellow eyes with black marks surrounding it. It also has black dots making its mouth. It also appears to have a scarecrow hat, explaining it being the Scarecrow Pokémon. It has a cactus-like appearance and traits making like a Scarecrow Cactus.

Special abilities

Cacturnes have the ability Sand Veil and a hidden ability Water Absorb. Sand Veil prevents Cacturne from being attacked by sandstorms and raises its evasion 20% in sandstorms. Water Absorb prevents Cacturne from being affected by Water-type moves and restores its HP a bit when attacked by a Water-type move.

Evolution

Cacturne is the evolved form of Cacnea as of level 32.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Cacnea None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Evolve Cacnea None
Diamond and Pearl Route 228 Common
Platinum Route 228 Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone Rare
Black and White Trade None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Evolve Cacnea
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 2, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Cacnea
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Northern Desert (9-15 F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Haruba Desert


Pokédex entries

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Learnset

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Revenge 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
1 Leer - 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Absorb 35 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
1 Growth - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
5 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
9 Growth - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
13 Leech Seed - 90% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
17 Sand-attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
21 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
25 Ingrain - -% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
29 Faint Attack 60 -% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
35 Spikes - -% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
41 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
47 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
53 Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
59 Cotton Spore - 85% 40 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
65 Sandstorm - -% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
71 Destiny Bond - -% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

May's rival, Harley, has a Cacturne that appears to be his main and favorite pokemon, as Harley dresses in a way that looks very similar to a Cacturne. Harley's Cacturne made its first appearance in AG103: A Cacturne for the Worse and a minor appearance in the move starring Deoxys and Rayquaza, Destiny Deoxys. Harley also dresses like a Cacturne.

Trivia

Origins

Cacturne appears to be a mix of a "cactus" and a "scarecrow". Its name, seeing how Cacturne is a Grass/Dark Pokémon, is a mix of the words "cactus" and "nocturnal".

Gallery

See also

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