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'''Kakuna''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コクーン''' ''Cocoon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Poison}} Pokémon.
'''Kakuna''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コクーン''' ''Cocoon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Weedle}} starting at [[level]] 7 and evolves into {{p|Beedrill}} starting at level 10.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Weedle}} starting at [[level]] 7 and evolves into {{p|Beedrill}} starting at level 10.


==Biology==
==Biology==
Kakuna is a yellow, 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 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}} and misty wooded areas. Occasionally, it will also nest at the mouths of tunnels and caves as seen in [[Pokémon Snap]].
Kakuna is a yellow, {{wp|insect}} cocoon-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|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 {{p|Weedle}} and evolves into {{p|Beedrill}}.
 
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Kakuna anime.png|thumb|195px|left|Kakuna in the {{pkmn| anime}}]]
===Main series===
[[File:Kakuna evolution anime.png|thumb|200px|left|Kakuna's original evolution method in the {{pkmn| anime}}]]
[[File:Kakuna anime.png|thumb|250px|left|Kakuna in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
[[File:Kakuna evolution anime.png|thumb|200px|Kakuna's original evolution method in the anime]]
Kakuna appeared when {{Ash}} was in [[Viridian Forest]] in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''. When his {{AP|Metapod}} was captured by {{p|Beedrill}}, it was kept near a hive of Kakuna. The Kakuna then evolved into Beedrill in defense of their hive.
====Major appearances====
Kakuna made its debut in ''[[EP004|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 ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.


===Minor appearances===
Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.
Kakuna also appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.


Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.  
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Kakuna was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].


A Kakuna appeared in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'' as an illusion created by {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}.
In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a Kakuna was one of the illusions created by a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}.


Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
In ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', multiple Kakuna were hanging near {{DL|Mount Quena|Purity River}}.


Multiple Kakuna were seen in the [[Azalea Gym]] in ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]''.  
In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', multiple Kakuna were living at the [[Azalea Gym]]. They assisted in apprehending {{TRT}} so they couldn't escape.


Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]''.  
Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]''.


A Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''.  
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''.


A Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.
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Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind!]]''.
Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind!]]''.


A Kakuna appeared in ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]''.
In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', multiple Kakuna evolved into a swarm of Beedrill.
 
In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', a Kakuna dressed up as a {{p|Crawdaunt}} as part of the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]].


A Kakuna dressed up as a {{p|Crawdaunt}} appeared in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'' during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]].
In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', multiple Kakuna evolved into a swarm of Beedrill at [[Honey Island]].


A Kakuna appeared in a photograph in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]''.
Four Kakuna appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.


Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', instantly evolving into a swarm of Beedrill.
Two Kakuna appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.


A Kakuna appeared as a mask for the festival in ''[[BW133|Capacia Island UFO!]]''.
Two Kakuna appeared in a video hologram in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.


===Pokédex entries===
Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', where [[Goh]] caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|one}}. Goh's Kakuna has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
 
A Trainer's Kakuna appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.
 
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]'', where it evolved into Beedrill.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Kakuna|Ash's Pokédex|Kakuna, a transitional stage between {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Beedrill}}. {{tt|Kakunas|Correct form would have been ''Kakuna''}} remain inactive until they [[Evolution|evolve]] into deadly {{tt|Beedrills|Correct form would have been ''Beedrill''}} and hatch.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Kakuna|Ash's Pokédex|Kakuna, a transitional stage between {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Beedrill}}. {{tt|Kakunas|Correct form would have been ''Kakuna''}} remain inactive until they [[Evolution|evolve]] into deadly {{tt|Beedrills|Correct form would have been ''Beedrill''}} and hatch.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Kakuna was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.
 
===POKÉTOON===
Two Kakuna appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Kakuna PM.png|thumb|150px|Kakuna in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
[[File:Bugsy Kakuna PM.png|thumb|150px|Kakuna in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
[[File:Gold Kakuna Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Kakuna in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Schoolkid Kakuna Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Kakuna in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
Kakuna's first appearance is a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
Kakuna debuted in a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].


In ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'' another Kakuna appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Gold}}'s house, also known as the House of Pokémon.  
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'', a Kakuna appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Gold}}'s house, also known as the House of Pokémon.


[[Bugsy]] uses two Kakuna on his team, one of them first appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' where it, a Metapod and Bugsy visited the [[Azalea Town]]'s well where Team Rocket had been.  
[[Bugsy]] uses two Kakuna on his team, one of which first appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]''. It, a Metapod, and Bugsy visited the [[Azalea Town]]'s well where Team Rocket had been.


{{adv|Crystal}} captured a Kakuna on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]''.
{{adv|Crystal}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Kakuna on her way to [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab in ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]''.


Later another Kakuna appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].


===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
Bugsy has a Kakuna that was first seen in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal]]''.
In ''[[PS426|Softening Up Kakuna]]'', a Kakuna was used by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} that was challenging the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}.


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Kakuna is seen in Bugsy's team in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!]]''.
[[Bugsy]] has a Kakuna that was first seen in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Kakuna appeared in a background collage in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Two Kakuna appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.
 
[[Goh]] caught a Kakuna in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', just like he does in the anime.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PM008|Catch That Pokémon Thief!!]]''.
 
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bugsy]].
 
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=014}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=014}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=028}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=027|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=014}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Desert Umbra|Desert Umbra: Stage 341]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Weedle}}}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
|type=Bug|type2=Poison
 
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berry (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type=Bug
|type2=Poison
|type2=Poison
|HP=     45
|HP=45
|Attack= 25
|Attack=25
|Defense=50
|Defense=50
|SpAtk= 25
|SpAtk=25
|SpDef= 25
|SpDef=25
|Speed=35
|Special=25
|Special=25
|Speed=  35 }}
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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|type1=Bug
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|type2=Poison
|Normal= 100
|Normal=100
|Fighting= 25
|Fighting=25
|Flying= 200
|Flying=200
|Poison=   50
|Poison=50
|Ground= 100
|Ground=100
|Rock=   200
|Rock=200
|Bug=     50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=   100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=   100
|Steel=100
|Fire=   200
|Fire=200
|Water=   100
|Water=100
|Grass=   25
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 200
|Psychic=200
|Ice=     100
|Ice=100
|Dragon= 100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=   100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|notes=yes
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|gen1poison=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=2
|oldbug=2
|oldpoison=1}}
|oldpoison=1
}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/MoveNA|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1|IX}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Harden|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|*|Upon evolution}}|Harden|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}
 
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7null}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|2}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|2}}
 
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|013|Weedle|||||Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|013|Weedle|||||String Shot|Bug|Status|&mdash;|95|40}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|013|Weedle|||||Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
|-
|-
! Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Card
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|PoisonPowder}}
| {{m|PoisonPowder}}
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|rate=5
|rate=5
|IQ=A
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Cascoon}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Volcarona}}
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=I won't budge! Not even a tiny bit!
|P2=I may faint, but I won't flee…
}}
}}
|-
|-
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|def=1
|def=1
|speed=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|walk=1.67
|hp=46
|attack=60
|defense=44
|speed=60
}}
}}
|-
|-
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=014|stype=Poison|num=424
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=014|stype=Poison|num=424
|min=40
|min=40
|max=60
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=0
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Attacks do more damage when things are looking desperate.
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
}}
}}
|-
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|hatch=N/A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Weedle
|evocandy=50
|evocandy=50
|stamina=90
|stamina=128
|attack=62
|attack=46
|defense=82
|defense=75
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
}}
|}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Bug
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|pictype=art
|no1=013
|no1=0013
|name1=Weedle
|name1=Weedle
|type1-1=Bug
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Poison
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|no2=014
|no2=0014
|name2=Kakuna
|name2=Kakuna
|type1-2=Bug
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Poison
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|no3=015
|no3=0015
|name3=Beedrill
|name3=Beedrill
|type1-3=Bug
|type1-3=Bug
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{{Spritebox/4|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=014|crop=59}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=014|crop=59|PEcrop=126}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8/BDSP|ndex=014}}-->
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0014}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|014|Kakuna}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|014|Kakuna}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Bandai Kakuna card.jpg|thumb|Kakuna's arms extended in [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork|100px]]
[[File:Bandai Kakuna card.jpg|thumb|150px|Kakuna's arms extended in [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork]]
* Kakuna shares its {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Metapod}}, {{p|Silcoon}}, and {{p|Cascoon}}. They are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
* Kakuna shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Metapod}}, {{p|Silcoon}}, and {{p|Cascoon}}. They are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
** They also share the same base stat total, learnset, Ability, and EV yield.
** They also share the same [[Base stats|base stat]] total, move learnset, [[Ability]], and EV yield.
*** This ties them as the evolved Pokémon with the lowest base stat total.
*** This ties them as the evolved Pokémon with the lowest base stat total.
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], "Kokoon" was the prototype English name for Kakuna. This is the same as its romanized Japanese name.
* Kakuna has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
* The "arms" on Kakuna seen in its {{2v2|Red|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.
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], "Kokoon" was the prototype English name for Kakuna. This is similar to its romanized Japanese name.
<!--* In the anime, Kakuna has been shown evolving more than any other Pokémon. How many times?-->
* The "arms" on Kakuna seen in its {{2v2|Red|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 Carddass Trading Cards|Pocket Monsters Bandai card]].
* Kakuna and its evolutionary relatives were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website]</ref>
* Kakuna's English name resembles a Japanese name, translating perfectly into "カクナ", than its actual Japanese name, Cocoon.
<!--* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Kakuna is explicitly shown evolving more than any other Pokémon. How many times?-->


===Origin===
===Origin===
Its design appears to be based on the {{wp|Honey bee life cycle|pupa stage}} of a {{wp|bee}} (more specifically, the common honeybee pupa).
Kakuna appears to be based on the {{wp|pupa|pupal stage}} of a {{wp|bee}} or {{wp|wasp}}. Its tendency to dangle from a thread (as seen in the {{pkmn|anime}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]]) may also be based on certain {{wp|parasitoid wasp}}s whose larvae construct hanging {{wp|Pupa#Cocoon|cocoons}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Kakuna is a corruption of ''{{wp|Pupa|cocoon}}''.
Kakuna may be a corruption of ''{{wp|Pupa#Cocoon|cocoon}}''.  


Cocoon is literally ''cocoon''.
Cocoon is literally ''cocoon''.
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Poison
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Poison
|ja=コクーン ''Cocoon''|jameaning=From {{tt|コクーン ''kokūn''|cocoon}}
|ja=コクーン ''Cocoon''|jameaning=From ''cocoon''
|fr=Coconfort|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|cocon|cocoon}}'', ''{{tt|confort|comfort}}'', and possibly ''{{tt|fort|strong}}'' or ''{{tt|château-fort|fortified castle}}''
|fr=Coconfort|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|cocon|cocoon}}'', ''{{tt|confort|comfort}}'', and ''{{tt|fort|strong}}''
|es=Kakuna|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Kakuna|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Kokuna|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kokon|cocoon}}''
|de=Kokuna|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kokon|cocoon}}''
|it=Kakuna|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Kakuna|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=딱충이 ''Ttakchungi''|komeaning=From {{tt|딱딱하다 ''ttakttakhada''|(to be) hard, stiff}}, {{tt|충 ''chung''|insect}} and {{tt|이 ''i''|diminutive suffix}}
|ko=딱충이 ''Ttakchungi''|komeaning=From {{tt|딱딱하다 ''ttakttakhada''|(to be) hard, stiff}}, {{tt|충 ''chung''|insect}} and {{tt|이 ''i''|diminutive suffix}}
|zh_yue=鐵殼蛹 ''Tithokyúng''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Iron shell {{wp|pupa}}"
|zh_cmn=鐵殼蛹 / 铁壳蛹 ''Tiěkéyǒng''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 ''Tiěkékūn''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|鐵 / 铁 ''tiě''|iron}}, {{tt|殼 / 壳 ''ké''|shell}}, and {{tt|蛹 ''yǒng''|pupa}}<br>From {{tt|鐵 / 铁 ''tiě''|iron}}, {{tt|殼 / 壳 ''ké / qiào''|shell}}, and {{tt|昆蟲 ''kūnchóng''|insect}}
|zh_cmn=鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 ''Tiěkékūn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|鐵殼 ''tiěké''|iron shell}} and {{tt|昆蟲 ''kūn​chóng''|insect}}. 殼昆 ''kékūn'' also sounds like ''cocoon''
|zh_yue=鐵殼蛹 ''Tithokyúng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|鐵 ''tit''|iron}}, {{tt|殼 ''hok''|shell}}, and {{tt|蛹 ''yúng''|pupa}}
|da=Puppe{{tt|*|EP004}}|dameaning=Literally ''Cocoon''
|da=Puppe {{tt|*|EP004}}|dameaning=Literally ''Cocoon''
|he=קאקונה ''Kakuna''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=ककूना ''Kakuna''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=ककूना ''Kakuna''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Kakuna|ltmeaning=Same as English
|lt=Kakuna|ltmeaning=Same as English
|ru=Какуна ''Kakuna''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Какуна ''Kakuna''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โคคูน ''Khokhun''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}
 
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==Notes==
<references />-->


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Giovanni's Kakuna]]
* [[Giovanni's Kakuna]]
==References==
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
* {{wp|Weedle, Kakuna, and Beedrill|Article on Wikipedia}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=013|prev=Weedle|nextnum=015|next=Beedrill|round=yes}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0013|prev=Weedle|nextnum=0015|next=Beedrill|round=yes}}
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[[de:Kokuna]]
[[de:Kokuna]]
[[es:Kakuna]]
[[fr:Coconfort]]
[[fr:Coconfort]]
[[it:Kakuna]]
[[it:Kakuna]]
[[ja:コクーン]]
[[ja:コクーン]]
[[pl:Kakuna]]
[[zh:铁壳蛹]]
[[zh:铁壳蛹]]

Latest revision as of 13:21, 26 January 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0013MS.png #0013: Weedle
Pokémon
#0015: Beedrill 0015MS.png
Kakuna
Cocoon Pokémon
コクーン
Cocoon
#0014
Kakuna



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
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{{{form3}}}
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Weight
22.0 lbs. 10.0 kg
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{{{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
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0
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Footprint
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{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links

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.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0013Weedle.png
Unevolved
Weedle
 Bug  Poison 

0014Kakuna.png
First evolution
Kakuna
 Bug  Poison 

0015Beedrill.png
Second evolution
Beedrill
 Bug  Poison 


In the anime

Main series

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

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
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Hisui
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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
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Kitakami
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Blueberry
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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)
Fainted Pokémon: Far-Off Sea
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 341
Masters EX
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & WeedleEgg


Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Berry Berry (100%)
Yellow

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
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
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

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
Pin014.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani014.png
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
MDP E 014.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 5%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 014.png

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
Rush014Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 60 Base Defense: 44 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW014.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Kakuna fell off the White Tree at the entrance to the Haunted House in the Haunted Zone.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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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: ★★★★

BT014.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Poison
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 5

#424
Shuffle014.png

Last-Ditch Effort
Increases damage when things are looking desperate.


Pokémon GO
GO014.png Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 46 Base Defense: 75
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Weedle Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Bug Bite, Poison Sting
Charged Attacks: Struggle, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

0013Weedle.png
Unevolved
Weedle
 Bug  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 7
0014Kakuna.png
First evolution
Kakuna
 Bug  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 10
0015Beedrill.png
Second evolution
Beedrill
 Bug  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Spr 5b 014 s.png Spr b 5b 014 s.png Spr 5b2 014 s.png Spr b 5b2 014 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Spr 6o 014.png
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Spr b 6x 014 s.png
Spr 6o 014 s.png
Spr b 6o 014 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 014.png
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Spr 7s 014.png
Spr b 7s 014.png
Spr 7s 014 s.png
Spr b 7s 014 s.png
Spr 7s 014 s.png
Spr b 7s 014 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 014.png
Spr 7p 014 s.png
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0014.png HOME0014 s.png
014MS.png 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.[1]
  • 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
Japan Flag.png Japanese コクーン Cocoon From cocoon
France Flag.png French Coconfort From cocon, confort, and fort
Spain Flag.png Spanish Kakuna Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Kokuna From Kokon
Italy Flag.png Italian Kakuna Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 딱충이 Ttakchungi From 딱딱하다 ttakttakhada, chung and i
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鐵殼蛹 / 铁壳蛹 Tiěkéyǒng*
鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 Tiěkékūn*
From 鐵 / 铁 tiě, 殼 / 壳 , and yǒng
From 鐵 / 铁 tiě, 殼 / 壳 ké / qiào, and 昆蟲 kūnchóng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鐵殼蛹 Tithokyúng From tit, hok, and yúng


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References

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