# Cacturne - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cacturne in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Cacturne)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Cacturne
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Cacturne.

## Common Moves
- **Giga Drain**: 99.998%
- **Sucker Punch**: 99.949%
- **Dark Pulse**: 99.936%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 99.936%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 99.937%
- **Other**: 0.063%

## Common Teammates
- **Reuniclus**: 65.220%
- **Tyranitar**: 65.171%
- **Garchomp**: 65.171%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 65.170%
- **Skarmory**: 65.169%

## FAQ for Cacturne in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Cacturne?
The most common moves for Cacturne are Giga Drain, Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse, Hidden Power Fire. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cacturne?
Cacturne is frequently paired with Reuniclus, Tyranitar, Garchomp, Rotom-Wash. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Cacturne?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cacturne?
The top build for Cacturne features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `232/20/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 99.935% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cacturne?
Cacturne is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (99.937%).

### What is the most common role for Cacturne?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Cacturne often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Cacturne?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 55 |
| **BST** | **475** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Cacturne on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Cacturne) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Cacturne
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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