# Cacturne - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cacturne in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Cacturne)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Cacturne
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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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
- **Sucker Punch**: 99.793%
- **Protect**: 99.664%
- **Giga Drain**: 74.723%
- **Dark Pulse**: 74.592%
- **Swords Dance**: 25.277%
- **Seed Bomb**: 25.277%
- **Other**: 0.673%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Veil**: 100.000%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **BrightPowder**: 74.386%
- **Life Orb**: 25.277%
- **Other**: 0.337%

## Common Teammates
- **Hippowdon**: 97.404%
- **Bronzong**: 97.068%
- **Lairon**: 71.791%
- **Claydol**: 71.791%
- **Cradily**: 71.791%
- **Gastrodon**: 25.483%

## FAQ for Cacturne in sinnohclassic-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Cacturne?
Cacturne is frequently paired with Hippowdon, Bronzong, Lairon, Claydol. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 74.386% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cacturne?
Cacturne is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Veil** (100.000%) and the item **BrightPowder** (74.386%).

### What is the most common role for Cacturne?
Based on common item usage (BrightPowder), Cacturne often functions as a **tactical** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Cacturne) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - Build teams with Cacturne
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*