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Cacturne Team Builder

Cacturne is a Gen 3 Grass / Dark Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a sweeper, coverage, or support option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Cacturne, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Cacturne at a glance

Generation

Gen 3

Types

Grass / Dark

Roles

Sweeper, Coverage, Support

Base stat total

475

Species

Cacturne

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

14

Cacturne brings a Grass/Dark typing and a 475 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Ice hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Cacturne's weaknesses

FireIceFightingPoisonFlyingBugFairy

What Cacturne resists

WaterElectricGrassGroundGhostDark

Immune to

Psychic

Where you can use Cacturne

Pokemon ShowdownEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Cacturne, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White.
  • 14 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Cacturne

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Cacturne's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

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Team pitfalls when building around Cacturne

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, ice, and fighting.
  • Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.