Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Payback
Same-type attack bonus on Payback. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Cacturne takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 508
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,313 CP
Cacturne moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab Best | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Sucker Punch STAB | Dark | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Grass Knot STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Payback Best STAB | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Trailblaze STAB | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Cacturne is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Cacturne
How to get Cacturne
- Evolve from
- Cacnea · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Cacturne knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 56 | 1,986 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 56 | 2,150 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,274 | 1,346 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,585 | 1,674 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,274 | 1,346 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 963 | 1,017 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,274 | 1,346 |
Is Cacturne good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Cacturne has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (221), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Cacturne deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 171 |
| Lv 4 | 240 |
| Lv 5 | 309 |
| Lv 6 | 379 |
| Lv 7 | 448 |
| Lv 8 | 518 |
| Lv 9 | 587 |
| Lv 10 | 656 |
| Lv 11 | 722 |
| Lv 12 | 788 |
| Lv 13 | 853 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 919 |
| Lv 15 | 985 |
| Lv 16 | 1,050 |
| Lv 17 | 1,116 |
| Lv 18 | 1,181 |
| Lv 19 | 1,247 |
| Lv 20 | 1,313 |
| Lv 21 | 1,378 |
| Lv 22 | 1,444 |
| Lv 23 | 1,510 |
| Lv 24 | 1,575 |
| Lv 25 | 1,641 |
| Lv 26 | 1,707 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,772 |
| Lv 28 | 1,838 |
| Lv 29 | 1,904 |
| Lv 30 | 1,970 |
| Lv 31 | 2,002 |
| Lv 32 | 2,035 |
| Lv 33 | 2,068 |
| Lv 34 | 2,101 |
| Lv 35 | 2,134 |
| Lv 36 | 2,166 |
| Lv 37 | 2,199 |
| Lv 38 | 2,232 |
| Lv 39 | 2,265 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,298 |
| Lv 41 | 2,327 |
| Lv 42 | 2,356 |
| Lv 43 | 2,386 |
| Lv 44 | 2,415 |
| Lv 45 | 2,445 |
| Lv 46 | 2,475 |
| Lv 47 | 2,506 |
| Lv 48 | 2,536 |
| Lv 49 | 2,567 |
| Lv 50 | 2,598 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0332
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 77.40 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0332_POKEMON_CACTURNE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cacturne in Pokemon GO?
Cacturne's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Payback (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Cacturne's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Cacturne takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It is double weak to Bug (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Cacturne's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Cacturne reaches 2,598 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,298 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Cacturne?
A perfect 15/15/15 Cacturne shows 1,313 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,641 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Cacturne better than regular Cacturne?
Shadow Cacturne deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Cacturne in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Cacnea (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Cacturne be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Cacturne depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.