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Base Stats for Cacturne
HP
70
Atk
115
Def
60
SpA
115
SpD
60
Spe
55
Best Moves for Cacturne
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%
Best Teammates for Cacturne
Best Items for Cacturne
Life Orb
80.223%
Toxic Orb
11.440%
Iron Ball
3.540%
Other
4.796%
Best Abilities for Cacturne
Water Absorb
99.778%
Sand Veil
0.222%
Best EV Spreads for Cacturne
Adamant
252/
252/
0/
0/
4/
0
80.157%
Careful
252/
4/
0/
0/
252/
0
11.440%
Calm
0/
0/
252/
4/
252/
0
3.540%
Type Matchups for Cacturne
Weak
Bug
4x
Fire
2x
Ice
2x
Fighting
2x
Poison
2x
Flying
2x
Fairy
2x
Resist
Water
1/2x
Electric
1/2x
Grass
1/2x
Ground
1/2x
Ghost
1/2x
Dark
1/2x
Immune
Psychic
0x
Ability notes
Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Cacturne in VGC 15?
The top moves for Cacturne in VGC 15 are Protect (93.663%), Sucker Punch (92.580%), Seed Bomb (80.241%), Rototiller (80.155%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Cacturne?
Cacturne synergizes well with Vivillon (80.156%), Chandelure (80.154%), Abomasnow-Mega (80.154%), Milotic (80.154%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Cacturne?
The most popular items for Cacturne are Life Orb (80.223%), Toxic Orb (11.440%), Iron Ball (3.540%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Cacturne?
The most common abilities for Cacturne are Water Absorb (99.778%) and Sand Veil (0.222%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Cacturne?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Cacturne?
The most common EV spread for Cacturne is Adamant with 252/252/0/0/4/0 (80.157% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
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.
Is Cacturne good in VGC 15?
Cacturne is currently ranked in the VGC 15 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfChoice BandAssault VestLife Orb Other Rock SlideEarthquakeSuperpowerU-turnKnock OffExplosionOther
60.77%
Mega Kangaskhan normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchReturnLow KickPower-Up PunchProtectDouble-EdgeFrustrationIce PunchOther
52.41%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireShuca BerryLeftovers Safety Goggles Other ProtectHeat WaveEarth PowerSubstituteFlash CannonHidden Power IceOther
39.85%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeRocky HelmetMental Herb Eject Button Other Rage PowderSporeProtectGiga DrainSludge BombEnergy Ball Other
39.26%
Thundurus electricflyingPranksterSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety GogglesRocky Helmet Other ThunderboltThunder WaveTauntProtectHidden Power IceSwaggerRain Dance Other
28.50%
Sylveon fairyPixilateCute Charm Pixie PlateChoice SpecsLeftovers Life Orb Other Hyper VoiceProtectHyper BeamHelping HandPsyshockHidden Power GroundMagic CoatSubstituteShadow BallQuick AttackDetectMoonblastCalm Mind Other
19.61%
Aegislash steelghostStance ChangeLeftoversWeakness PolicyLife OrbSafety Goggles Spooky Plate Other King's ShieldShadow BallWide GuardFlash CannonSubstituteToxicShadow SneakOther
18.94%
Cresselia psychicLevitateSitrus BerryRocky HelmetSafety GogglesKee Berry Mental Herb Leftovers Other PsychicIce BeamTrick RoomIcy WindHidden Power GroundMoonlightHelping HandSkill SwapCalm MindThunder WaveProtectToxicSunny Day Other
18.52%
Politoed waterDrizzleWater Absorb Damp Sitrus BerryLife OrbLeftoversChoice ScarfChoice Specs Eject Button Wacan Berry Damp Rock Other Ice BeamScaldProtectHelping HandPerish SongSurfHydro PumpRain DanceIcy Wind Other
16.75%
Mega Gardevoir psychicfairyPixilateGardevoiriteHyper VoiceProtectPsychicTrick RoomImprisonHidden Power GroundPsyshockOther
16.08%
Milotic waterCompetitiveMarvel Scale Cute Charm Sitrus BerryMaranga BerryLeftoversLum Berry Rocky Helmet Other ScaldIcy WindProtectRecoverSafeguardIce BeamOther
15.12%
Scrafty darkfightingIntimidateShed Skin Moxie Lum BerryAssault VestSafety GogglesEject ButtonSitrus Berry Other Fake OutKnock OffDrain PunchProtectQuick GuardSuper Fang Detect Ice Punch Snarl Other
11.24%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressureSitrus BerryLife OrbWeakness PolicyRocky Helmet Safety Goggles Assault Vest Choice Specs Other TailwindThunderboltRoostHidden Power IceHeat WaveThunderVolt Switch Discharge Other
10.77%
Azumarill waterfairyHuge PowerSap Sipper Thick Fat Sitrus BerryAssault VestChoice Band Other Aqua JetProtectBelly DrumKnock OffPlay RoughWaterfallOther
10.71%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteProtectHyper VoiceDouble-EdgeDraco MeteorDragon DanceFlamethrowerFire BlastReturnRoost Earthquake Hyper Beam Facade Tailwind Other
10.38%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame Body Choice BandLife OrbSafety Goggles Sky Plate Sharp Beak Charti Berry Focus Sash Other Brave BirdFlare BlitzU-turnTailwindProtectQuick GuardWill-O-WispSleep TalkTauntSwords Dance Swagger Other
10.03%
Ludicolo watergrassSwift SwimOwn Tempo Rain Dish Assault VestChoice Specs Leftovers Focus Sash Life Orb Sitrus Berry Other ScaldIce BeamGiga DrainFake OutHydro PumpProtectEnergy BallOther
9.26%
Mega Charizard Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamFlamethrowerOverheatHidden Power GroundTailwindOther
9.23%
Breloom grassfightingTechnicianEffect Spore Poison Heal Focus SashChoice ScarfOther SporeBullet SeedMach PunchProtectSuperpowerOther
8.60%
Tyranitar rockdarkSand StreamUnnerve Choice ScarfLum BerryChople BerryLife OrbFocus Sash Weakness Policy Iron Ball Other Rock SlideCrunchProtectSuperpowerIce PunchLow KickDragon DanceIce BeamAssurance Other
8.33%
Suicune waterPressureRocky HelmetLeftoversSitrus BerryChesto Berry Other ScaldIce BeamTailwindSnarlProtect Rest Calm Mind Other
7.84%
Bisharp darksteelDefiantInner Focus Pressure Focus SashLife OrbSafety Goggles Other Iron HeadSucker PunchKnock OffProtectOther
7.40%
Mega Gengar ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteProtectShadow BallDisablePerish SongSludge BombWill-O-WispSubstituteHex Other
7.06%
Hydreigon darkdragonLevitateChoice SpecsLife OrbChoice ScarfChople Berry Safety Goggles Black Glasses Other Dark PulseDraco MeteorEarth PowerProtectHeat WaveFlamethrowerU-turnFlash CannonTailwindFire Blast Other
6.52%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateSitrus BerryAssault VestChoice Specs Leftovers Magnet Other Hydro PumpThunderboltProtectWill-O-WispDischargeHidden Power FireHidden Power IceVolt SwitchOther
5.72%
Pokedex Format
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