Kakuna Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Kakuna
Cocoon Pokémon
Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Kakuna Pokédex brings together the essential information for Kakuna, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Kakuna is National Pokédex #14 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon.
This Kakuna Pokédex covers Kakuna across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Kakuna at a glance
- Type
- BUGPOISON
- Weak to
- FIRE2×PSYCHIC2×ROCK2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 50
- Abilities
- Shed Skin
- Next evolution
- Beedrill — Level 10
Kakuna Pokédex overview
Kakuna has the Bug and Poison typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Cocoon Pokémon. Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Kakuna Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Kakuna quick facts
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Weight
- 10.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 120
- Base happiness
- 70
Kakuna Pokédex type and weaknesses
Kakuna is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic and Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug and Fairy. These matchups come from Kakuna's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Kakuna and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Kakuna type effectiveness
Damage taken when Kakuna is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Based on Bug / Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Kakuna Pokédex stats
Kakuna has a base stat total of 205, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 50. In the Kakuna Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Kakuna is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Kakuna Pokédex abilities
Kakuna can have Shed Skin. Abilities can significantly change how Kakuna functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Kakuna abilities
Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Kakuna Pokédex evolution
Kakuna evolves from Weedle. Kakuna evolves into Beedrill (Level 10). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Kakuna evolution family
Kakuna evolution requirements
Kakuna Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Kakuna has 1 form shown on this Kakuna Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Kakuna Pokédex game appearances
Kakuna appears in 26 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Kakuna appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Kakuna game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Kakuna?
The locations below show where Kakuna can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Kakuna encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Unova Route 12 Area | Walk | 48 | 10% | — |
| Black | Unova Route 12 Area | Dark Grass | 59 | 10% | — |
| Blue | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 7 | 4% | — |
| Blue | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 5% | — |
| Crystal | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 7 | 10% | Time Day |
| Crystal | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 7 | 10% | Time ♂orning |
| Crystal | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt High | 10 | 5% | — |
| Diamond | Eterna ♀orest Area | Walk | 12 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Firered | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 8 | 4% | — |
| Firered | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 9 | 4% | — |
| Firered | Pattern Bush Area | Walk | 9 | 20% | — |
| Firered | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 4% | — |
| Firered | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 5% | — |
| Firered | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 1% | — |
| Green Japan | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 7 | 4% | — |
| Green Japan | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 5% | — |
| Heartgold | National Park Area | Walk | 9–18 | 10% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress Before National Dex |
| Heartgold | National Park Area | Walk | 26–36 | 10% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress National Dex, Weekday Tuesday |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 8 | 1% | — |
| Leafgreen | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 9 | 1% | — |
| Leafgreen | Pattern Bush Area | Walk | 9 | 20% | — |
| Leafgreen | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 5% | — |
| Lets Go Eevee | Viridian ♀orest Area | Overworld | 3–6 | 100% | — |
| Lets Go Pikachu | Viridian ♀orest Area | Overworld | 3–6 | 100% | — |
| Pearl | Eterna ♀orest Area | Walk | 12 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Platinum | Eterna ♀orest Area | Walk | 13 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Red | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 8 | 20% | — |
| Red | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 9 | 20% | — |
| Red | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 10% | — |
| Red | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 20% | — |
| Red | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Route 24 Area | Walk | 8 | 20% | — |
| Red Japan | Kanto Route 25 Area | Walk | 9 | 20% | — |
| Red Japan | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 10% | — |
| Red Japan | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 20% | — |
| Red Japan | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | — |
| Silver | Azalea Town Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Azalea Town Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 20% | Time Day |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | Time Day |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 4 | 10% | Time Day |
| Silver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 4 | 10% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 5 | 4% | Time Day |
| Silver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time Day |
| Silver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 6 | 4% | Time Day |
| Silver | Johto Route 34 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 34 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 35 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 35 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 36 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 36 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 37 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 37 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 38 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 38 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 39 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Johto Route 39 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 20% | Time Day |
| Silver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 20% | Time ♂orning |
| Silver | Kanto Route 26 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 26 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 27 Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Kanto Route 27 Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Lake Of Rage Area | Headbutt Low | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | Lake Of Rage Area | Headbutt Normal | 10 | 15% | — |
| Silver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 30% | Time Day |
| Silver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 30% | Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Headbutt | 3–5 | 5% | Headbutt Tree Common |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 5% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 20% | Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Ilex ♀orest Area | Walk | 6 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 4 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 30 Area | Walk | 4 | 5% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 5 | 5% | Time ♂orning |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 31 Area | Walk | 5 | 5% | Time Day |
| Soulsilver | Johto Route 47 Area | Headbutt | 25–28 | 50% | Headbutt Tree Secret |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time Night, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City | Walk | 7 | 1% | Time Night |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time Night, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City | Walk | 7 | 1% | Time Night |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 9–18 | 10% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress Before National Dex |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 20% | Time ♂orning, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 20% | Time Day, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 10 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off, Bug Catching Contest No |
| Soulsilver | National Park Area | Walk | 26–36 | 10% | Bug Catching Contest Yes, Story Progress National Dex, Weekday Tuesday |
| Soulsilver | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 3 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Radio Off |
| Soulsilver | Viridian ♀orest Area | Walk | 5 | 10% | Time Day, Radio Off |
| X | Friend Safari Poison | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 1 |
| X | Santalune ♀orest Area | Walk | 4 | 4% | — |
| Y | Friend Safari Poison | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 1 |
No encounter records match these filters.
Kakuna Pokédex moves
The Kakuna Pokédex lists 5 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Kakuna move explorer
5 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Harden | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Level Up |
| — | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Electroweb | ELECTRIC | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | String Shot | BUG | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Kakuna Pokédex entries
The Kakuna Pokédex entries below let you compare how Kakuna has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Kakuna Pokédex entries
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes soft er, the external shell hardens.
Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
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.
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.
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.
This POKéMON is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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.
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.
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
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