# Cacturne - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cacturne in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Cacturne)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Cacturne
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 93.663%
- **Sucker Punch**: 92.580%
- **Seed Bomb**: 80.241%
- **Rototiller**: 80.155%
- **Switcheroo**: 14.980%
- **Teeter Dance**: 11.443%
- **Dark Pulse**: 6.987%
- **Other**: 19.950%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 99.778%
- **Sand Veil**: 0.222%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 80.223%
- **Toxic Orb**: 11.440%
- **Iron Ball**: 3.540%
- **Other**: 4.796%

## Common Teammates
- **Vivillon**: 80.156%
- **Chandelure**: 80.154%
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 80.154%
- **Milotic**: 80.154%
- **Thundurus**: 80.154%
- **Clefable**: 11.458%

## FAQ for Cacturne in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Cacturne?
Cacturne is frequently paired with Vivillon, Chandelure, Abomasnow-Mega, Milotic. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 80.157% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cacturne?
Cacturne is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (99.778%) and the item **Life Orb** (80.223%).

### What is the most common role for Cacturne?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Cacturne often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Cacturne) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - 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).*