As a Grass/Dark type, Cacturne has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Dark typing.

With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP: 70
Attack: 115
Defense: 60
Sp. Atk: 115
Sp. Def: 60
Speed: 55
Total: 475

Cacturne has a base stat total of 475, higher than 51% of Pokémon. Its Attack (115) and Sp. Atk (115) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.

Cacturne can have the abilities Sand Veil and Water Absorb.

How to beat Cacturne

The best way to beat Cacturne is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Buzzwole hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Pheromosa hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Slither Wing hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves.

Evolution

Cacturne is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Cacnea → Cacturne), evolving from Cacnea.

Best counters to Cacturne

Other Grass/Dark Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Cacturne weak to?

As a Grass/Dark type, Cacturne takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×), Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves.

What is Cacturne resistant to?

Cacturne resists Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.

What are the best counters to Cacturne?

Strong type-based picks include Buzzwole, Pheromosa and Slither Wing, which hit Cacturne with super-effective attacks.