What is Cacnea's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Cacnea's maximum CP is 1,421 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Cacnea good in Pokémon GO?

Cacnea has 156 Attack, 74 Defense, and 137 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Cacnea be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Cacnea is available in Pokémon GO.

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Flygon Cacturne

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

658 - 709 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

822 - 887 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

1,408 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

658 - 709 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

493 - 532 CP

Cacnea

#331 · Hoenn

Grass

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 156

Defense 74

Stamina 137

Total: 367

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,421
Generation	Hoenn (Gen 3)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Cacnea

Cacnea is a Grass-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,421 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Cacnea has base stats of 156 Attack, 74 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 367.

Cacnea can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Cacnea is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Cacnea receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Cacnea is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Cacnea

#331

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🍬 50

Cacturne

#332

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Poison Sting	Poison	4	+6	8.0	12.0	2.0	4.5
Sucker Punch	Dark	5	+6	10.0	12.0	4.0	3.5
Sand Attack	Ground	4	+7	8.0	-	2.0	4.0

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Grass Knot STAB	Grass	90	-50	36.0	90	-50
Brick Break	Fighting	40	-33	26.7	40	-40
Seed Bomb STAB	Grass	55	-33	27.5	55	-40
Payback	Dark	95	-100	47.5	110	-60
Trailblaze STAB	Grass	65	-50	32.5	65	-45

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Cacnea takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Ice 1.6×

Poison 1.6×

Flying 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Resistances

Cacnea takes reduced damage from these types:

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ground 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Cacnea

Top Pokémon to use when battling Cacnea in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
9	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
10	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338

🏆 Cacnea PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,408

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,408

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Cacnea IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,064	532	709	887	1,242	1,408
98% (15/15/14)	1,061	530	707	884	1,238	1,403
96% (15/14/15)	1,058	529	705	882	1,235	1,400
93% (14/14/14)	1,049	524	699	874	1,223	1,387
91% (15/13/13)	1,045	522	697	871	1,220	1,383
87% (13/13/13)	1,033	516	689	861	1,205	1,367
82% (12/12/12)	1,018	509	678	848	1,187	1,346
80% (10/15/15)	1,033	516	689	861	1,205	1,367
67% (10/10/10)	987	493	658	822	1,152	1,306
0% (0/0/0)	840	420	560	700	981	1,112

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Cacnea with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,408 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,242 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	658 - 709 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	822 - 887 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	658 - 709 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	493 - 532 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Cacnea with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	17	26	1,242
2	1,242	27	1,242
3	1,242	28	1,242
4	1,242	29	1,242
5	167	30	1,064
6	1,242	31	1,242
7	1,242	32	1,242
8	1,242	33	1,242
9	1,242	34	1,242
10	355	35	1,153
11	1,242	36	1,242
12	1,242	37	1,242
13	1,242	38	1,242
14	1,242	39	1,242
15	532	40	1,242
16	1,242	41	1,242
17	1,242	42	1,242
18	1,242	43	1,242
19	1,242	44	1,242
20	709	45	1,328
21	1,242	46	1,242
22	1,242	47	1,242
23	1,242	48	1,242
24	1,242	49	1,242
25	887	50	1,408

📖 Complete Cacnea Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Cacnea (#331) is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,421 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Cacnea has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Cacnea in 2026.

📊 Cacnea Stats Analysis

Cacnea's Attack stat is 156 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Cacnea may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 74 Defense (Below Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 367. Trainers should be mindful of Cacnea's limited bulk. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Cacnea's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Cacnea Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Cacnea depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Poison Sting (Fast) with Grass Knot (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Cacnea has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Cacnea PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Cacnea can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Poison types.

Master League

In Master League, Cacnea faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Cacnea Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Cacnea's effectiveness depends on its typing and 156 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Cacnea use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Cacnea in Pokémon GO

Cacnea can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Cacnea Evolution Guide

Cacnea is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Cacnea (#331) ← current
Cacturne (#332) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Cacnea

Shadow Cacnea is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Cacnea's effective Attack becomes ~187. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Cacnea in Pokémon GO

Shiny Cacnea is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Cacnea gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (822 - 887 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Cacnea

Q: What is Cacnea's max CP?
A: 1,408 CP at Level 50, or 1,242 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Cacnea good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

Q: Can Cacnea be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Cacnea is available.

Q: What is Cacnea weak to?
A: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Poison Sting + Grass Knot for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Grass Grass-Type 🗺️ Hoenn 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.