#0331 · Gen 3 · 335 BST
Cacnea
An early-evolution Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 85 base Attack. Common ability: Sand Veil.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
125/94/54/94/54/49
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
157/150/101/150/101/95
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm.
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Cacnea
Cacnea is a Grass/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 335. An early-evolution Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 85 base Attack. Common ability: Sand Veil.
Best stat: Attack (85 base)
Cacnea's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 85 base Attack and 35 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Sand Veil
- Water Absorb
How to use Cacnea competitively
Open the damage calculator with Cacnea selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Cacnea appears in the species dropdown. Drop Cacnea into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0331 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Grass / None |
| Abilities | Sand Veil, Water Absorb |
| Base Stat Total | 335 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 50 / 85 / 40 / 85 / 40 / 35 |