# Cacturne - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Cacturne builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cacturne Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Cacturne)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Cacturne
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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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.

## 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**: 99.965%
- **Leaf Storm**: 99.824%
- **Spikes**: 99.751%
- **Counter**: 97.828%
- **Other**: 2.633%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 99.723%
- **Other**: 0.277%

## Common Teammates
- **Mimikyu**: 97.583%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 97.577%
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 97.577%
- **Zapdos-Galar**: 97.577%
- **Revavroom**: 97.577%

## FAQ for Cacturne in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Cacturne?
The most common moves for Cacturne are Sucker Punch, Leaf Storm, Spikes, Counter. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cacturne?
Cacturne is frequently paired with Mimikyu, Rotom-Wash, Camerupt-Mega, Zapdos-Galar. 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?
The top build for Cacturne features a **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 97.828% 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 **Focus Sash** (99.723%).

### What is the most common role for Cacturne?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Cacturne often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Cacturne) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Cacturne
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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