Competitive Information for Cacnea [Scarlet/Violet]
Grass
Abilities:
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Sandstorm.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Cacnea? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Cacnea, the spectacular Pokémon of Grass types! Cacnea is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Discover how Cacnea excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Grassy Glide
- Foul Play / Throat Chop
- Thunder Punch / Drain Punch
- Poison Jab
When it comes to single battles, Cacnea shines as a distinguished Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using powerful physical moves. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Cacnea's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Thunder Punch or Drain Punch are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (Cacnea on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Cacnea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Venoshock / Acid
Cacnea proves to be an incredible Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to overwhelm foes with brute special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Acid is a special 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Cacnea? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Grassy Glide
- Foul Play / Throat Chop
- Bulldoze
- Thunder Punch / Drain Punch
In double battles, Cacnea's Physical Sweeper role is pretty popular. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Cacnea's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Thunder Punch or Drain Punch are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (Cacnea on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Cacnea recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Acid / Venoshock
- Tera Blast
When it comes to double battles, Cacnea shines as a distinguished Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using powerful special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Acid is a special 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Poison moves are bad against Steel.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Cacnea is: Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Brick Break / Body Slam
Cacnea is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Dark movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Body Slam / Facade
- Poison Jab
Cacnea is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Cacnea is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Miracle Seed
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
- Leech Seed
Cacnea is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed. With a Miracle Seed equipped, Cacnea's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical TERA-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
♦ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Cacnea every turn).
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Teratype Dragon movesets for Cacnea
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Poison Jab / Brick Break
Cacnea is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Cacnea's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Poison Jab or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Electric movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Thunder Punch
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play / Sucker Punch
- Body Slam / Facade
Cacnea is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Cacnea is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Fairy movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Body Slam
Cacnea is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Fighting movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play / Sucker Punch
- Body Slam / Facade
Cacnea is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Cacnea is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Fire movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Thunder Punch / Body Slam
Cacnea is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Thunder Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Flying movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Body Slam
Cacnea is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Ghost movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Body Slam
Cacnea is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Grass movesets for Cacnea
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Sucker Punch
- Thunder Punch / Brick Break
- Poison Jab
Cacnea is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Cacnea's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Thunder Punch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Miracle Seed
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
- Leech Seed
Cacnea is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed. With a Miracle Seed equipped, Cacnea's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
♦ Energy Ball is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
♦ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Cacnea every turn).
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Teratype Ground movesets for Cacnea
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Bulldoze
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Poison Jab / Thunder Punch
Cacnea is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Cacnea's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Poison Jab or Thunder Punch are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Bulldoze is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Ice movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Body Slam
Cacnea is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Normal movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play / Sucker Punch
- Poison Jab
Cacnea is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Poison movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Poison Jab / Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play / Sucker Punch
- Body Slam / Facade
Cacnea is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Cacnea is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Eject Pack / Miracle Seed
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast / Venoshock
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Leech Seed
Cacnea is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed. With a Miracle Seed equipped, Cacnea's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Venoshock is a special TERA-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Cacnea every turn).
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Teratype Psychic movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Brick Break / Body Slam
Cacnea is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Rock movesets for Cacnea
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Poison Jab / Thunder Punch
Cacnea is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Cacnea's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Poison Jab or Thunder Punch are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Steel movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Body Slam
Cacnea is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Teratype Water movesets for Cacnea
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Trailblaze
- Foul Play
- Poison Jab / Body Slam
Cacnea is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cacnea's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cacnea's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Trailblaze is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Cacnea's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 120 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA / 68 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Venoshock
Cacnea is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cacnea's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Water Absorb, Cacnea heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Cacnea's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Cacnea can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Cacnea.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Cacnea can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Cacnea
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Cacnea's stats
- Curse
- Fell Stinger
- Growth
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Cacnea
- Destiny Bond
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Cacnea in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Cacnea's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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