#0331
— Cactus Pokémon
Cacnea
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Cacnea is a grass-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 335 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 35) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Sand Veil ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Cacnea. Build around what Cacnea actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Cacnea is a Grass-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Cacnea is a Grass-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Poison2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Bug2× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Cacnea has no type immunities.
To counter Cacnea in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Ice or Poison or Flying or Bug moves and can withstand its Grass STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
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