Kakuna (Pokémon)

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Kakuna コクーン Cocoon #014
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Bug Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Cocoon Pokémon
Ability Shed Skin Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #014 Johto #028 Hoenn #216 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2′00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 22.0 lbs. Imperial 10.0 kg Metric 22.0 lbs./10.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Bug group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 71 Battle Exp.: 711*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kakuna (Japanese: コクーン Cocoon) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Kakuna is a yellow, cone-shaped cocoon Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes. When a Kakuna comes close to evolving, its body gives off heat that makes it warm to the touch.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Kakuna is usually only able to harden its shell in order to defend itself. However, Kakuna is capable of moving its poisonous barb if a situation calls for it.

Habitat

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Forest Pokémon

Kakuna nest in forests and misty wooded areas. Occasionally they will also nest at the mouths of tunnels and caves.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Kakuna normally doesn't eat anything. It endures hunger until it is time for Kakuna to evolve.

In the anime

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Kakuna in the anime.

Kakuna appeared a few times while Ash was in the Viridian Forest. When his Metapod was captured by Beedrill, it was kept near a hive of Kakuna.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Kakuna's first appearance is a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Also, Bugsy uses two Kakuna on his team.

In the TCG

Five Kakuna cards have been released.

• Base Set: Kakuna
• Gym Challenge: Koga's Kakuna
• Neo Discovery: Kakuna
• Skyridge: Kakuna
• EX FireRed and LeafGreen: Kakuna

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators. Blue 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 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 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. 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.
Generation IV Diamond While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. Pearl While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Alternate Games

Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)

Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.

Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Discovery)

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

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Red: Common Blue: Uncommon Red: Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest Blue: Route 25, Viridian Forest Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Gold: Uncommon Silver: Common Gold: National Park during the Bug-Catching Contest Silver: Routes 2, 30, and 31 Ilex Forest, National Park Crystal Common Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Route 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Eterna Forest (dongle method: LeafGreen) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 5 Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 14 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Joyous Tower (9F-13F)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		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.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200, and of Poison-type is 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Poison Sting String Shot Start/7 Harden

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Poison Sting String Shot Start/7 Harden

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Poison Sting String Shot Start/7 Harden

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Poison Sting String Shot Start/7 Harden

By breeding

None

TCG-only Moves

• Poisonpowder
• Headbutt
• Rollout

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• "Kokoon" was the proto-type English name for Kakuna, which would technically be the same as the Japanese name.

Origin

Its design appears to be based upon a chrysalis.

Name origin

Its name is just a corruption of the word cocoon, and in the case of its Japanese name, it is the word itself.

In other languages

• German: Kokuna
• French: Coconfort - Cocon means cocoon, confort means comfort and fort means stong.
• Korean: 딱충이 Ttakchungi
• Chinese (Taiwan): 鐵殼昆 Tîe Ké Kun ("iron shell insect")
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 鐵殼蛹 Tîe Qìao Yông ("iron shell pupa")

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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