Kakuna (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0013: Weedle	Pokémon	#0015: Beedrill →

Kakuna Cocoon Pokémon コクーン Cocoon #0014 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Shed Skin Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Kakuna 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 22.0 lbs. 10.0 kg Kakuna 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 71 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 72 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield 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 {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation I.

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

Biology

Kakuna is a yellow, insect 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.

Evolution

Kakuna evolves from Weedle and evolves into Beedrill.

Unevolved Weedle  Bug  Poison

→

First Evolution Kakuna  Bug  Poison

→

Second Evolution Beedrill  Bug  Poison

In the anime

Main series

File:Kakuna JN001.png

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!.

A Kakuna appeared in The Road Most Traveled!, where it evolved into Beedrill.

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.

POKÉTOON

Two Kakuna appeared in Blossom's Dream.

In the manga

Kakuna in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Kakuna in Pokémon Adventures

Magical Pokémon Journey

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

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

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

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

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 arc

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 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) 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 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 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 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 Diamond While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. Pearl 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 #— Black While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. White Black 2 While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Central #027 Hoenn #— 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. Alpha Sapphire

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

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

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)TuThSa Silver Routes 2, 30, and 31, National Park and Ilex ForestMorningDay National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees) Crystal Ilex ForestMorningDay National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Eterna Forest (LeafGreen) Platinum Eterna Forest (LeafGreen) HeartGold National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa SoulSilver Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian ForestMorningDay National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa Route 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees) Pal Park Forest

Generation V Black Route 12 White Trade Black 2 Evolve Weedle White 2 Trade

Generation VI X Santalune Forest, Friend Safari (Poison) Y Friend Safari (Poison) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone (hidden Pokémon*)

Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Weedle Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Viridian Forest

Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Trade Shining Pearl Evolve Weedle Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Snap Tunnel Pinball Evolve Weedle

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 MD Time MD Darkness Apple Woods (8F-12F) MD Sky Apple Woods (8F-12F) Rumble 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 Rumble World Dewdrop Bay: Castle Farm (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2019, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Joyous Tower (9F-13F)

Cross-Generation Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 341 Masters EX Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Weedle (Egg)

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 IX, 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Kakuna's learnsets 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 Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Rescue Connected to: Cascoon, Slakoth, Volcarona Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I won't budge! Not even a tiny bit! Low HP (< 50%) I may faint, but I won't flee…
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 HP: 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 data

Unevolved Weedle  Bug  Poison

Level 7 →

First Evolution Kakuna  Bug  Poison

Level 10 →

Second Evolution Beedrill  Bug  Poison

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow 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!
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation 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 similar to 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 and its evolutionary relatives were designed by Atsuko Nishida.
• Kakuna's English name resembles a Japanese name, translating perfectly into "カクナ", than its actual Japanese name, Cocoon.

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.

Cocoon is literally cocoon.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コクーン Cocoon From cocoon 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 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 / qiào, and 昆蟲 kūnchóng Cantonese Chinese 鐵殼蛹 Tithokyúng From 鐵 tit, 殼 hok, and 蛹 yúng

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

Related articles

• Giovanni's Kakuna

External links

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