# Cacturne - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

> Find the best Cacturne builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cacturne Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 57.143% |
| **Record** | 4-3 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Cacturne)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Cacturne
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Bug (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Fighting (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Sucker Punch**: 100.000%
- **Swords Dance**: 50.000%
- **Spiky Shield**: 50.000%
- **Seed Bomb**: 25.000%

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

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon**: 100.000%
- **Malamar**: 100.000%
- **Thievul**: 100.000%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 100.000%
- **Caterpie**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Cacturne in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Cacturne?
The most common moves for Cacturne are Sucker Punch, Swords Dance, Spiky Shield, Seed Bomb. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cacturne?
Cacturne is frequently paired with Groudon, Malamar, Thievul, Rotom-Heat. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Cacturne weak to and resistant against?
Cacturne is weak to Bug (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Fighting (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x). Ability notes: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

### 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

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

### What is the most common role for Cacturne?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Cacturne often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Cacturne) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Cacturne
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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