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

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

## Best Cacturne Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | 0% |
| **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/gen9ou/Cacturne)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Cacturne
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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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**: 27.200%
- **Spiky Shield**: 26.400%
- **Leech Seed**: 16.800%
- **Giga Drain**: 8.800%
- **Swords Dance**: 8.000%
- **Drain Punch**: 8.000%
- **Seed Bomb**: 8.000%
- **Substitute**: 5.600%
- **Spikes**: 5.600%
- **Energy Ball**: 4.800%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Annihilape**: 16.000%
- **Garchomp**: 12.000%
- **Ceruledge**: 11.200%
- **Orthworm**: 9.600%
- **Drednaw**: 7.200%
- **Eelektross**: 7.200%

## FAQ for Cacturne in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Cacturne?
Cacturne is frequently paired with Annihilape, Garchomp, Ceruledge, Orthworm. 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?
The most common Tera Types for Cacturne are ghost, dark, grass. Specifically, Tera ghost is used in 4.800% of builds.

### 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 an unspecified ability and no data for items.

### What is the most common role for Cacturne?
Cannot determine role without item data.

### 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/gen9ou/Cacturne) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Cacturne
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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