#0332 · Gen 3 · 475 BST
Cacturne
A Grass/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with strong 115 base Attack. Common ability: Sand Veil.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
145/121/72/121/72/67
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
177/183/123/183/123/117
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 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Cacturne
Cacturne is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 475. A Grass/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with strong 115 base Attack. Common ability: Sand Veil.
Best stat: Attack (115 base)
Cacturne's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 115 base Attack and 55 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 Cacturne competitively
Open the damage calculator with Cacturne selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Cacturne appears in the species dropdown. Drop Cacturne into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0332 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Grass / Dark |
| Abilities | Sand Veil, Water Absorb |
| Base Stat Total | 475 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 70 / 115 / 60 / 115 / 60 / 55 |