Sucker Punch
Cacnea is a Grass-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#331, Generation 3). With a max CP of 1,404 and base stats of 156/74/137 (Atk/Def/Sta), Cacnea has a total stat product of 367.
Cacnea is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type attacks. Cacnea is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon. Cacnea is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss.
Stats
Type Chart
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Sucker Punch (10 DPS), while Sand Attack generates energy the fastest (14 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Cacnea as Raid Boss
1-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableCacnea is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Cacnea from raids will have 709 CP at level 20, or 887 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Cacnea
Cacnea is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Cacnea
Cacnea can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Cacnea is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (709 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (887 CP).
A Shadow version of Cacnea is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Cacnea knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Cacnea as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Cacnea Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Cacnea in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Cacnea from raids or eggs will show 709 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Cacnea is a Grass-type Pokemon with a stat total of 367. With its high Attack stat (156), Cacnea is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves when using Cacnea. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Cacnea's performance.
Cacnea's moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Cacnea much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Cacnea?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Collector's Pick
Cacnea is a Grass-type Pokemon with base stats of 156/74/137 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 1,404. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Cacnea may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Cacnea deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.