Competitive Information for Cacturne [Ruby/Sapphire]
Grass / Dark
Abilities:
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Sandstorm.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Cacturne? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
TyranitarSwampertForretressZapdosMagnetonJirachiBlisseyDusclopsMiloticAerodactyl
Unleash the power of Cacturne, an astounding Pokémon with Grass and Dark typing. Cacturne is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Discover how Cacturne excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Revenge / Seismic Toss
- Acid / Poison Sting
- Mud-Slap
Cacturne shows a stunning Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using powerful physical moves. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacturne's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Cacturne recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Cacturne's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Revenge is a physical 60-base power Fighting-type move (damage doubles if Cacturne is hit by the target).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Cacturne's level).
◆ Acid is a physical 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes defense by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Sting is a physical 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain / Needle Arm
- Thunder Punch
- Leech Seed
- Toxic
Taking on single battles? Cacturne is a pretty decent Special Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with forceful special moves. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Cacturne's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Cacturne's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Needle Arm is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Grass-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Cacturne every turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Cacturne? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
TyranitarSwampertForretressZapdosMagnetonJirachiBlisseyDusclopsMiloticAerodactyl
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Acid / Poison Sting
- Revenge / Seismic Toss
- Mud-Slap
In double battles, Cacturne is known as a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. It is meant to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacturne's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Cacturne recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Cacturne's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Acid is a physical 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes defense by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Sting is a physical 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Revenge is a physical 60-base power Fighting-type move (damage doubles if Cacturne is hit by the target).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Cacturne's level).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain / Needle Arm
- Thunder Punch
- Leech Seed
- Toxic
Cacturne proves to be a first-rate Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with powerful special power. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Cacturne's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Cacturne's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Needle Arm is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Grass-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Cacturne every turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Cacturne can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Cacturne.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Cacturne can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Cacturne
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Cacturne's stats
- Growth
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Cacturne
- Destiny Bond
- Focus Punch
- Hidden Power Dark
- Leech Seed
- Needle Arm
- Other
- Protect
- Rest
- Spikes
- Substitute
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Cacturne in Ruby and Sapphire
- Hasty Nature ( 0/112/0/164/0/232/ )
- Timid Nature ( 208/0/0/48/0/252/ )
- Optimize Cacturne's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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