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=In the manga=
=In the manga=
[[Bugsy]] uses two Kakuna on his team in [[Pokémon Special]].
===Pokémon Special===
Kakuna's first appearance is a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. Also, [[Bugsy]] uses two Kakuna on his team.


=In the TCG=
=In the TCG=

Revision as of 21:38, 9 July 2007

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Kakuna
コクーン Cocoon
#014
014Kakuna.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Bug Poison
Category
Cocoon Pokémon
Ability
Shed Skin
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#014
Johto
#028
Hoenn
#216
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2′00″
Imperial
0.6 m
Metric
Weight
22.0 lbs.
Imperial
10.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Yellow
Catch rate
120 (15.7%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F014.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Bug group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 71 Battle Exp.: 711*

Kakuna (Japanese: コクーン Cocoon) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Behavior

Habitat

Kakuna nest in forests and misty wooded areas. Occasionally they will also nest at the mouths of tunnels and caves.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Kakuna appeared a few times while Ash was in the Viridian Forest. When his Metapod was captured by Beedrill, it was kept near a hive of Kakuna.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

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

In the TCG

Five Kakuna cards have been released.

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 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.
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 While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Alternate Games

Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)
Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Discovery)
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Red: Common
Blue: Uncommon
Red: Viridian Forest and Routes 24 and 25
Blue: Viridian Forest and Route 25
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
Gold: Uncommon
Silver: Common
Gold: National Park during the Bug-Catching Contest
Silver: Ilex Forest, National Park, Routes 2, 30 and 31, and may drop from Headbutted trees
Crystal
Uncommon Ilex Forest, National Park, Routes 2, 30 and 31, and may drop from Headbutted trees
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Common Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush and Route 25
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Uncommon Eterna Forest with Pokémon LeafGreen inserted into the DS
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Tunnel
Pokémon Trozei Secret Storage 5
Secret Storage 15
Endless Level 14
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Joyous Tower (9F-13F)

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.

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200, and of Poison-type is 100.

Learnset

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By leveling up

Level Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Previous Poison Sting
String Shot
Poison Sting
String Shot
Poison Sting
String Shot
Poison Sting
String Shot
Start/7 Harden Harden Harden Harden

Side game data

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Evolution

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Trivia

"Kokoon" was the proto-type English name for Kakuna.

Origin

Its design appears to be based upon a chrysalis.

Name origin

Its name is just a corruption of the word cocoon, and in the case of its Japanese name, it is the word itself.

In other languages

  • German: Kokuna
  • French: Coconfort - Cocon means cocoon, confort means comfort and fort means stong.
  • Korean: 딱충이 Ttakchungi
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 鉄殻昆 Tîe Qìao Kun ("iron shell insect")
  • Chinese (Hong Kong): 鐵殼蛹 Tîe Qìao Yông ("iron shell pupa")

External links

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