Cacnea (Pokémon)


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Cacnea (Japanese: サボネア Sabonea) is a  introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into starting at level 32.

Biology
Cacnea is a green, bipedal Pokémon with a round body and cactus-like striations. It has a dark green rhombus shape above its face, and six dark green rhombus shapes that ring around its waist. It has dark circles around its eyes, and its mouth composed of several similar circles. It has two dark green spikes on each side of its head, along with a yellow flower bud on top of its head. Its two club-like arms that are ringed with dark green spikes, and its two stubby legs are dark green and conical.

Cacnea uses its thorny arms like hammers to attack its opponents. The thorns allow it to use its former signature move,. It is able to live in for 30 days without any water, due to its body being able to store moisture. The beauty and fragrance of its yellow flower depend on the harshness of its environment. This flower releases a strong aroma to attract prey. When prey approaches, Cacnea shoots sharp thorns to bring it down.

James's Cacnea
Cacnea debuted in A Poached Ego!. James caught it after he had to release his, alongside Jessie's , to protect a group of and  that were freed from a Pokémon Poacher. In Once There Were Greenfields, James gave Cacnea to Gardenia in order to master.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Cacnea first appears in the very first round of the, Creeping Past Cacnea.

A Trainer's Cacnea appeared in Always Keep Whiscash on You for Emergencies.

In the TFG
One Cacnea figure has been released.

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Trivia

 * Cacnea and 's Egg Group ( and ) are unique.
 * Cacnea shares its with . They are both known as the Cactus Pokémon.

Origin
Cacnea is based on a and possibly a.

Name origin
Cacnea may be a combination of cactus and its Japanese name.

Sabonea may be a combination of 仙人掌 saboten (cactus) and debonair.

Related articles

 * James's Cacnea