Name origin

cocoon
a pupal casing made by some insects
Kakuna artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 014
Type Bug Poison
Species Cocoon Pokémon
Height 2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight 22 lbs (10.0 kg)
Abilities Shed Skin
Local № 014 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
028 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Kokun

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 71
Growth Rate Medium Fast



Type defenses

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Kakuna stats

The base stats for Kakuna are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 45
200 - 294
Attack 25
49 - 163
Defense 50
94 - 218
Sp. Atk 25
49 - 163
Sp. Def 25
49 - 163
Speed 35
67 - 185
Total 205

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Yellow Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Gold
HeartGold
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Silver
SoulSilver
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Crystal Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
Ruby
Sapphire
KAKUNA remains virtually immobile as it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it is extremely busy as it prepares for its coming evolution. This is evident from how hot the shell becomes to the touch.
Emerald It remains virtually immobile while it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it busily prepares for evolution. This is evident from how hot its shell becomes.
FireRed This POKéMON is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
LeafGreen Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 HardenNormalStatus--
7 HardenNormalStatus--

Pre-evolution moves

Kakuna can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
String ShotBugStatus-95
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Egg moves

Kakuna does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
String ShotBugStatus-95

Kakuna can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna does not learn any TM moves.


Kakuna sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Kakuna normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Kakuna shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Kakuna normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Kakuna shiny sprite

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Where to find Kakuna

Red
Blue
Route 24, 25, Viridian Forest
Gold
Silver
Route 2, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park
Crystal Route 45, 46, Ilex Forest
LeafGreen
FireRed
Route 24, 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest
Diamond
Pearl
Eterna Forest
Platinum Eterna Forest
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 2, 30, 31, 47, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest
Black
White
Route 12

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


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