Kakuna (Pokémon)

← #013: Weedle

Pokémon

#015: Beedrill →

Kakuna コクーン Cocoon #014
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
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 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 11 cycles (2805 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 72 Battle Exp.: 721*
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 dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Kakuna is a yellow, serpentine cocoon Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes. It has two scythe-like arms in the middle of its body. 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 barbs if a situation calls for it.

Behavior

Kakuna mostly stay still and wait for evolution often hanging from tree branches by long strands of silk.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

Kakuna nest in forests and misty wooded areas. Occasionally they will also nest at the mouths of tunnels and caves. Kakuna populate Kanto, Johto, and occasionally parts of Sinnoh and Unova as well.

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

Kakuna in the anime

Kakuna's original evolution method

Major appearances

Kakuna appeared when Ash was in Viridian Forest in Challenge of the Samurai. When his Metapod was captured by Beedrill, it was kept near a hive of Kakuna. The Kakuna then evolved into Beedrill in defense of their hive.

Minor appearances

Kakuna also appeared in A Chansey Operation.

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

A Kakuna appeared in Illusion Confusion! as an illusion created by Haunter and Gengar.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in Mewtwo Returns.

Multiple Kakuna were seen in the Azalea Gym in Gettin' The Bugs Out.

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!.

A Kakuna appeared in The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!.

A Kakuna dressed up as a Crawdaunt was seen in All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!.

A Kakuna appeared in a photograph in A Trainer and Child Reunion!.

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.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Kakuna (TCG)

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue CommonWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. RareWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. Routes 24 and 25, Viridian ForestWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. Route 25, Viridian ForestWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon (Gold) Common (Silver) Bug-Catching Contest (Gold) Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest (Silver) Crystal Rare Ilex Forest, Bug-Catching Contest
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon (FireRed) Rare (LeafGreen) Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Eterna Forest (LeafGreen) Platinum Dongle Eterna Forest (LeafGreen) HeartGold SoulSilver Uncommon (HeartGold) Common (SoulSilver) Bug-Catching Contest (HeartGold) Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Viridian Forest, Headbutt trees (SoulSilver) Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Route 12 (Black only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Weedle
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 5 Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 14 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Joyous Tower (9F-13F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Apple Woods (8F-12F)
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest Normal Mode B & A
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Misty Edgewater
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone

Held items

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

Stats

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.

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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 077 Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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 V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kakuna can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kakuna cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	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 Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 014.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
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 Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Kakuna don't do anything particular when they are together, but they feel safe being together.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Weedle  Bug  Poison

Level 7 →

First Evolution Kakuna  Bug  Poison

Level 10 →

Second Evolution Beedrill  Bug  Poison

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

Kakuna's arms extended in artwork by Ken Sugimori.

• Kakuna shares the same species name with Metapod, Silcoon, and Cascoon. They are all known as Cocoon Pokémon.
  • Kakuna is tied with Metapod, Silcoon, and Cascoon as the weakest evolved Pokémon in the games, by average base stats.
• 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.
• Kakuna is one of five Pokémon without a Hidden Ability that evolves from and into a Pokémon with a Hidden Ability. The others are Metapod, Pupitar, Silcoon, and Cascoon.
• In the anime, Kakuna has been shown evolving more than any other Pokémon.
• Kakuna can learn Bug Bite by evolution from Weedle or via Move Tutor in HeartGold and SoulSilver, despite not having a visible mouth.

Origin

Its design appears to be based on a chrysalis or the pupa stage of a bee (more specifically the common honeybee pupa.)

Name origin

Kakuna is a corruption of cocoon.

Cocoon is literally cocoon.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コクーン Cocoon Cocoon French Coconfort From cocon, confort, and possibly fort or château-fort Spanish Kakuna Same as English name German Kokuna From Kokon Italian Kakuna Same as English name Korean 딱충이 Ttakchungi Mandarin Chinese 鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 Tiěkékūn From 鐵殼 tiěké and 昆蟲 kūn​chóng. 殼昆 kékūn also sounds like cocoon Cantonese Chinese 鐵殼蛹 Tithokyúng Literally "Iron shell pupa"

More languages

Related articles

• Kakuna (TCG)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

← #013: Weedle

Pokémon

#015: Beedrill →

This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.