Kakuna (Pokémon)

Total: 2
Kakuna
0 HP	0 Atk	2 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

Shape

Footprint

Pokédex color

Yellow

Base friendship

70

External Links

On Smogon Pokédex:
Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

It evolves from Weedle starting at level 7 and evolves into Beedrill starting at level 10.

Biology

Kakuna is a yellow, cocoon-like Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes with glowing white pupils. It has two scythe-like arms in the middle of its body. When it comes close to evolving, its body gives off heat that makes it warm to the touch. Kakuna remains virtually immobile and waits for evolution, often hanging from tree branches by long strands of silk. When attacked, however, it can extend its poison barbs. Kakuna nests in temperate forests and misty wooded areas. Occasionally, it will also nest at the mouth of tunnels and caves, as seen in Pokémon Snap.

In the anime

Main series

Kakuna in the anime

Kakuna's original evolution method in the anime

Major appearances

Kakuna made its debut in Challenge of the Samurai, where multiple were seen in a hive. The Kakuna then evolved into Beedrill in defense of their hive.

Minor appearances

A Kakuna appeared in A Chansey Operation.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Kakuna was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Illusion Confusion!, a Kakuna was one of the illusions created by a group of Haunter and Gengar.

In Mewtwo Returns, multiple Kakuna were hanging near Purity River.

In Gettin' The Bugs Out, multiple Kakuna were living at the Azalea Gym. They assisted in apprehending Team Rocket so they couldn't escape.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in A Poached Ego!.

A Kakuna appeared in All in a Day's Wurmple.

A Kakuna appeared in The Green Guardian.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in Cutting the Ties that Bind!.

In The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!, multiple Kakuna evolved into a swarm of Beedrill.

In All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!, a Kakuna dressed up as a Crawdaunt as part of the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest.

In Danger, Sweet as Honey!, multiple Kakuna evolved into a swarm of Beedrill at Honey Island.

Four Kakuna appeared in I Choose You!.

Two Kakuna appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.

Two Kakuna appeared in a video hologram in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in Working My Way Back to Mew!, where Goh caught one. Goh's Kakuna has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

A Trainer's Kakuna appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.

Pokédex entries

Episode	Pokémon	Source	Entry
EP004	Kakuna	Ash's Pokédex	Kakuna, a transitional stage between Weedle and Beedrill. Kakunas remain inactive until they evolve into deadly Beedrills and hatch.

Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Kakuna was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In the manga

Kakuna in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Kakuna in Pokémon Adventures

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Kakuna appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.

Red, Green & Blue chapter

Kakuna debuted in a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter

In Murkrow Row, a Kakuna appeared as one of the Pokémon in Gold's house, also known as the House of Pokémon.

Bugsy uses two Kakuna on his team, one of which first appeared in Ursaring Major. It, a Metapod, and Bugsy visited the Azalea Town's well where Team Rocket had been.

Crystal caught a Kakuna on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in Three Cheers for Chikorita.

A Kakuna appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Platinum chapter

In Softening Up Kakuna, a Kakuna was used by a Trainer that was challenging the Battle Factory.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Bugsy has a Kakuna that was first seen in Let's Aim For The Goal.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Kakuna appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Two Kakuna appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Goh caught a Kakuna in Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!, just like he does in the anime.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Kakuna appeared in Catch That Pokémon Thief!!.

A Kakuna appeared in The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!, under the ownership of Bugsy.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Kakuna appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Kakuna (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I

Kanto
#014

Blue
Red	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.
Stadium	Because it is virtually motionless, it may appear dead. Inside, however, a new body is being made.

Generation II

Johto
#028

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.
Stadium 2	Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.

Generation III

Hoenn
#—

Kanto
#014

Sapphire
Ruby	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.

Generation IV

Sinnoh
#—

Johto
#028

Pearl
Diamond	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Platinum
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.

Generation V

Unova
#—

White
Black	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Black 2	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
White 2

Generation VI

Kalos
Central #027

Hoenn
#—

Alpha Sapphire
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	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.

Generation VII

Alola
#—

Kanto
#014

This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu	Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII

Galar
#—

Sinnoh
#—

Hisui
#—

This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Shining Pearl

Game locations

Generation I

Red

Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest

Blue

Route 25, Viridian Forest

Blue (Japan)

Route 25, Viridian Forest

Yellow

Trade

Generation II

Gold

National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Tu ^Th ^Sa

Silver

Routes 2, 30, and 31, National Park and Ilex Forest^Morning^Day
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Tu ^Th ^Sa
Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)

Crystal

Ilex Forest^Morning^Day
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Tu ^Th ^Sa
Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)

Generation III

Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush

Generation IV

Eterna Forest (LeafGreen)

Platinum

Eterna Forest (LeafGreen)

HeartGold

National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Tu ^Th ^Sa

SoulSilver

Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest^Morning^Day
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Tu ^Th ^Sa
Route 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)

Generation V

Generation VI

Santalune Forest, Friend Safari (Poison)

Y

Friend Safari (Poison)

Omega Ruby

Alpha Sapphire

Safari Zone (hidden Pokémon*)

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Unobtainable

Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I

Generation II

This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III

Trozei!

Secret Storage 5, Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 14, Mr. Who's Den

MD Red

MD Blue

Joyous Tower (9F-13F)

Generation IV

Apple Woods (8F-12F)

Apple Woods (8F-12F)

Silent Forest (Normal Mode B & A)

PokéPark Wii

Haunted Zone

Generation V

Rumble Blast

Forest: Misty Edgewater

PokéPark 2

Arbor Area

Rumble U

Model Train Room: All Aboard!, Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories

Generation VI

Battle Trozei

Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 2

Shuffle

Desert Umbra: Stage 341

Rumble World

Dewdrop Bay: Castle Farm (All Areas)

Generation VII

Rumble Rush

Charizard Sea²⁰¹⁹, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard Sea^Final, Mewtwo Sea^Final

Masters EX

Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Weedle

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*		Berry (100%)

Base stats

Stat		Range
Stat		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Sp. Def: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 205	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 25.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/3	★☆☆

Power
1/3	★☆☆

Skill
1/1	★

Stamina
4/5	★★★★☆

Jump
2/3	★★☆

Total
9/15	★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged
normally by:

Normal

1×

Ground

1×

Ghost

1×

Steel

1×

Water

1×

Electric

1×

Ice

1×

Dragon

1×

Dark

1×

Weak to:

Flying

2×

Rock

2×

Fire

2×

Psychic

2×

Immune to:

None

Resistant to:

Fighting

¼×

Poison

½×

Bug

½×

Grass

¼×

Fairy

½×

Notes:

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 2×.
In Generation I, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 1×.

Learnset

Kakuna is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII

Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
011	Harden	Normal	Status	0000—	——%	30
Evo.Evo.	Harden	Normal	Status	0000—	00——%	30

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII

Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

	TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Weedle
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Weedle
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII

Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Parent	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kakuna in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kakuna in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII

Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Game					Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII

Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII

Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35
String Shot	Bug	Status	—	95%	40
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
PoisonPowder	Kakuna (Base Set 33) Kakuna (Skyridge 70)
Rollout	Kakuna (Vending S1) Kakuna (EX Delta Species 46)
Headbutt	Kakuna (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 36)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball

Acquisition: Evolve

Pokémon Trozei!

Rarity: Common

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team

	Body size: 1
	Recruit rate: -19%
	Friend Area: Mist-Rise Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP	I'll use Harden and ride it out.
26%-50% HP	I have only half my HP left.
1%-25% HP	I have almost no HP left...
Level up	Oh! I guess I leveled up!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky

	Body size: 1
	Recruit rate: 5%
	IQ group: A

Pokémon Rumble

Attack	●
Defense	●
Speed	●●●

Pokémon Rumble Blast

Attack	●
Defense	●
Speed	●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush

	Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds	Base HP: 46
	Base Attack: 60	Base Defense: 44	Base Speed: 60

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

	PokéPark Pad entry:
	Kakuna fell off the White Tree at the entrance to the Haunted House in the Haunted Zone.

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond


	PokéPark Pad entry:
	Kakuna don't do anything particular when they are together, but they feel safe being together.

Pokémon Battle Trozei

Bug

Attack Power:

★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle

Poison

Attack Power: 40 - 90

5

#424

Last-Ditch Effort

Increases damage when things are looking desperate.

Pokémon GO

Base Stamina: 128	Base Attack: 46	Base Defense: 75
Egg Distance: N/A	Buddy Distance: 1 km	Evolution Requirement: 50
Fast Attacks: Bug Bite, Poison Sting
Charged Attacks: Struggle, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved

Weedle
Bug Poison

Level 7
→

First evolution

Kakuna
Bug Poison

Level 10
→

Second evolution

Beedrill
Bug Poison

Sprites

Generation I

Red	Blue	Yellow		Red	Green

Front	Back	Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation II

Gold		Silver		Crystal


Front	Back	Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation III

Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen


Front	Back	Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation IV

Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver


Front	Back	Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation V

Black	White	Black 2	White 2


Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation VI

X	Y	Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire


Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation VII

Sun	Moon	Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon


Front	Back	Front	Back

Let's Go, Pikachu!		Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII

HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Kakuna images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Kakuna's arms extended in Ken Sugimori artwork

Kakuna shares its category with Metapod, Silcoon, and Cascoon. They are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
- They also share the same base stat total, move learnset, Ability, and EV yield.
  - This ties them as the evolved Pokémon with the lowest base stat total.
Kakuna has the lowest base Attack stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.
In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, "Kokoon" was the prototype English name for Kakuna. This is the same as its romanized Japanese name.
The "arms" on Kakuna seen in its Red and Blue sprite are commonly mistaken to be a sprite error, as they are rarely shown in any other media. They have so far only been shown on its Red and Blue sprite and a Pocket Monsters Bandai card.

Origin

Kakuna appears to be based on the pupal stage of a bee or wasp. Its tendency to dangle from a thread (as seen in the anime and some spin-off games) may also be based on certain parasitoid wasps whose larvae construct hanging cocoons.

Name origin

Kakuna may be a corruption of cocoon. It may also be a pun on the Japanese word かたくな katakuna, meaning stubborn, in reference to Kakuna's rigid shell.

Cocoon is literally cocoon.

In other languages

Language	Title	Meaning
Japanese	コクーン Cocoon	From コクーン kokūn
French	Coconfort	From cocon, confort and fort
Spanish	Kakuna	Same as English name
German	Kokuna	From Kokon
Italian	Kakuna	Same as English name
Korean	딱충이 Ttakchungi	From 딱딱하다 ttakttakhada, 충 chung and 이 i
Cantonese Chinese	鐵殼蛹 Tithokyúng	From 鐵 tit, 殼 hok, and 蛹 yúng
Mandarin Chinese	鐵殼蛹 / 铁壳蛹 Tiěkéyǒng 鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 Tiěkékūn *	From 鐵 / 铁 tiě, 殼 / 壳 ké, and 蛹 yǒng From 鐵 / 铁 tiě, 殼 / 壳 ké, and 昆蟲 kūnchóng. 殼蛹 / 壳蛹 kékūn sounds like cocoon

More languages
Danish	Puppe *	Literally Cocoon
Hebrew	קאקונה Kakuna	Transcription of English name
Hindi	ककूना Kakuna	Transcription of English name
Lithuanian	Kakuna	Same as English
Russian	Какуна Kakuna	Transcription of English name
Thai	โคคูน Khokhun	Transcription of Japanese name

External links

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Kakuna (Pokémon)

Biology

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Minor appearances

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Origins

In the manga

Magical Pokémon Journey

Red, Green & Blue chapter

Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter

Platinum chapter

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

In the TCG

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM

By breeding

By tutoring

By a prior evolution

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

Trivia

Origin

Name origin

In other languages

Related articles

External links