Kakuna

Kakuna is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0014
Type Bug Poison
Species Cocoon Pokémon
Height 0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Abilities 1. Shed Skin
Local № 0014 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0028 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0014 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0028 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0027 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0014 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 72
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Kakuna.

Evolution chart

Weedle#0013
Weedle
Bug · Poison
(Level 7)
Kakuna#0014
Kakuna
Bug · Poison
(Level 10)

Kakuna changes

Pokédex entries

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 Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Silver 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.
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.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
HeartGold Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
SoulSilver From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
X Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Y While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Omega Ruby
Alpha 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.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

Moves learned by Kakuna

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Kakuna learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HardenNormalStatus

Egg moves

Kakuna does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Kakuna learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HardenNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

Kakuna sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Kakuna sprite from Red & Blue Kakuna sprite from Silver Kakuna sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Kakuna sprite from Diamond & Pearl Kakuna sprite from Black & White Kakuna sprite from X & Y
Shiny Kakuna Shiny sprite from Silver Kakuna Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Kakuna Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Kakuna Shiny sprite from Black & White Kakuna Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Kakuna

Red Route 24, 25, Viridian Forest
Blue Route 25, Viridian Forest
Yellow Trade/migrate from another game
Gold National Park
Silver Route 2, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park
Crystal Ilex Forest, National Park
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 24, 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Eterna Forest
HeartGold National Park
SoulSilver Route 2, 30, 31, 47, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest
Black Route 12
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X Santalune Forest
Y Evolve Weedle
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Weedle
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond Trade/migrate from another game
Shining Pearl Evolve Weedle
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Kakuna
Japanese コクーン (Cocoon)
German Kokuna
French Coconfort
Italian Kakuna
Spanish Kakuna
Korean 딱충이 (ttakchungi)
Chinese (Simplified) 铁壳蛹
Chinese (Traditional) 鐵殼蛹

 

English Cocoon Pokémon
Japanese さなぎポケモン
German Kokon-Pokémon
French Pokémon Cocon
Italian Pokémon Bozzolo
Spanish Pokémon Capullo
Korean 번데기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 蛹宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 蛹寶可夢

Name origin

cocoon
a pupal casing made by some insects