Kakuna

Kakuna

Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.

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BugPoison

Kakuna is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

Species
Cocoon Pokémon
Height
0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight
10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Abilities
1. Shed Skin
Local №
0014 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0028 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0014 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0028 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0027 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0014 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0019 (Legends: Z-A)

Base stats

HP45
200294
Attack25
49163
Defense50
94218
Sp. Atk25
49163
Sp. Def25
49163
Speed35
67185
Total205
MinMax

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Location

Location
📍

Kakuna can be encountered in both Wild Zone 2, which opens up during Main Mission 5, and Wild Zone 7, which opens up during Main Mission 10. Kakuna can also be found in various parts around the city mostly in trees.

Evolutions

Breeding

🌱Egg GroupsBug
Gender50% male, 50% female
🥚Egg cycles15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Pokédex entries

Red / Blue

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.

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.

Ruby / 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.

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.

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.

Diamond / Pearl / Platinum

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

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.

Black / White / Black 2 / White 2

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

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 / Alpha 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.

Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee

Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.

Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl

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