During a sandstorm, this Pokémon has 1.25× its evasion, and it does not take sandstorm damage regardless of type.

The evasion bonus does not count as a stat modifier.

Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.

Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Sand Veil

Whenever a water-type move hits this Pokémon, it heals for 1/4 of its maximum HP, negating any other effect on it.

Water moves will ignore this Pokémon's substitute.

If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

Water Absorb

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Cacnea

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defense

special-attack

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grass

The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and
fragrant a flower Cacnea grows. This Pokémon battles by
wildly swinging its thorny arms.

alpha-sapphire

Cacnea lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a
strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes
near, this Pokémon shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring
the victim down.

omega-ruby

It prefers harsh environments such as deserts.
It can survive for 30 days on water stored in
its body.

It lives in arid locations. Its yellow flowers bloom
once a year.

By storing water in its body, this
desert dweller can survive for 30
days without water.

white-2

black-2

white

black

It lives in arid locations. Its
yellow flowers bloom once a year.

soulsilver

heartgold

platinum

pearl

diamond

It prefers harsh environments such as
deserts. It can survive for 30 days on
water stored in its body.

leafgreen

firered

CACNEA live in deserts with virtually no
rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick,
spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower
blooms.

emerald

The more arid and harsh the
environment, the more pretty and
fragrant a flower CACNEA grows.This POKéMON battles by wildly swinging
its thorny arms.

sapphire

CACNEA lives in arid locations such
as deserts. It releases a strong aroma
from its flower to attract prey.When prey comes near, this POKéMON
shoots sharp thorns from its body to
bring the victim down.

	Base Stats			Stat
HP	50	—		125
Attack	85	—		105
Defense	40	—		60
Sp.Atk	85	1		105
Sp.Def	40	—		60
Speed	35	—		55
Total	335	1	0/510	510

Cacnea

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