# Cacturne - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Cacturne builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cacturne Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss/Cacturne)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Cacturne
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Common Moves
- **Spiky Shield**: 73.9%
- **Knock Off**: 65.2%
- **Sucker Punch**: 60.9%
- **Encore**: 39.1%
- **Leech Seed**: 39.1%
- **Grass Knot**: 34.8%
- **Counter**: 34.8%
- **Leaf Storm**: 26.1%
- **Endeavor**: 26.1%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 100.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Forretress**: undefined%
- **Minior**: undefined%
- **Spidops**: undefined%
- **Zamazenta**: undefined%
- **Muk-Alola**: undefined%
- **Ribombee**: undefined%

## FAQ for Cacturne in homebss-1760

### What are the top moves for Cacturne?
The most common moves for Cacturne are Spiky Shield, Knock Off, Sucker Punch, Encore. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cacturne?
Cacturne is frequently paired with Forretress, Minior, Spidops, Zamazenta. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Cacturne?
The most common Tera Types for Cacturne are Dark. Specifically, Tera Dark is used in 100.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cacturne?
The most common nature for Cacturne is **Adamant**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cacturne?
Cacturne is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (100.0%) and the item **Focus Sash** (100.0%).

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

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