Kakuna (Pokémon)

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Kakuna コクーン Cocoon #014
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Types  Bug  Poison   Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug	Species Cocoon Pokémon
Ability Shed Skin -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #014 Johto #028 Hoenn #216* Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'00" Imperial 0.6m Metric 2'00"/0.6m 0.0m	Weight 22.0lbs Imperial 10.0kg Metric 22.0lbs/10.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Yellow	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 120 15.7%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 11 cycles (2805 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 72 Battle Exp.: 721*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.2 Special abilities 1.3 Behavior 1.4 Habitat 1.5 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Held items 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 By a prior evolution 5.6.6 TCG-only moves 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links 9 Notes

Biology

Physiology

Kakuna is a yellow, serpentine 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 a Kakuna comes close to evolving, its body gives off heat that makes it warm to the touch.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Kakuna is usually only able to harden its shell in order to defend itself. However, Kakuna is capable of moving its poisonous barbs if a situation calls for it.

Behavior

Kakuna mostly stay still and wait for evolution often hanging from tree branches by long strands of silk.

Habitat

Kakuna nest in forests and misty wooded areas. Occasionally they will also nest at the mouths of tunnels and caves. Kakuna populate Kanto, Johto, and occasionally parts of Sinnoh and Unova as well.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Kakuna normally doesn't eat anything. It endures hunger until it is time for Kakuna to evolve.

In the anime

Major appearances

Kakuna appeared when Ash was in the Viridian Forest in Challenge of the Samurai. When his Metapod was captured by Beedrill, it was kept near a hive of Kakuna. The Kakuna then evolved into Beedrill in defense of their hive.

Minor appearances

A Kakuna appeared in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

A Kakuna appeared as an illusion in Illusion Confusion!.

Multiple Kakuna were seen in the Azalea Gym in Gettin' The Bugs Out.

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!.

A Kakuna appeared in The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!.

A Kakuna dressed up as a Crawdaunt was seen in All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!.

A Kakuna appeared in a photograph in A Trainer and Child Reunion!.

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. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

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

In the TCG

Main article: Kakuna (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I 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. 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. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} 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. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} 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 Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} 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 Black White While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue Common (Red) Rare (Blue) Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest (Red) Route 25, Viridian Forest (Blue) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon (Gold) Common (Silver) Bug-Catching Contest (Gold) Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest (Silver) Crystal Rare Ilex Forest, Bug-Catching Contest Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon (FireRed) Rare (LeafGreen) Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Eterna Forest (LeafGreen) Platinum Dongle Eterna Forest (LeafGreen) HeartGold SoulSilver Uncommon (HeartGold) Common (SoulSilver) Bug-Catching Contest (HeartGold) Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Viridian Forest, Headbutt trees (SoulSilver) Pal Park Forest Generation V Black White Rare Route 12 (Black only)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Weedle
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 5 Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 14 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Joyous Tower (9F-13F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Apple Woods (8F-12F)
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Misty Edgewater
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone

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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and 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 V, this Pokémon is:
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× None	Resistant against 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× None	Unaffected 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× None	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× None
Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Grass-type  moves is ¼×, and the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 2×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
7	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Kakuna obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kakuna in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kakuna in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kakuna can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kakuna cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35
	String Shot	Bug	Status	—	95%	40
	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kakuna Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kakuna Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Energy required	Damage done	Card	Set
PoisonPowder		20	Kakuna	Base Set
		0	Kakuna	Skyridge
Rollout		10	Kakuna	Vending Machine
		30	Kakuna	EX Delta Species
Headbutt		10	Kakuna	EX FireRed & LeafGreen

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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.

Evolution

Unevolved Weedle  Bug  Poison

Level 7 →

First evolution Kakuna  Bug  Poison

Level 10 →

Second evolution Beedrill  Bug  Poison

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kakuna images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, "Kokoon" was the prototype English name for Kakuna. This is, of course, the same as the 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 shares the same species name with Metapod, Silcoon, and Cascoon. They are all known as Cocoon Pokémon.
• In the anime, Kakuna has been shown evolving more than any other Pokémon.
• In Pokémon Platinum, Kakuna can learn Bug Bite by evolution from Weedle, or learn it through a Move Tutor in HeartGold and SoulSilver, despite not having a visible mouth.

Origin

Its design appears to be based on a chrysalis or the pupa stage of a bee.

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

Language Name Name Origin German Kokuna From Kokon. French Coconfort From cocon, confort, and possibly fort. Korean 딱충이 Ttakchungi Chinese (Mandarin) 鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 Tiěkékūn From 鐵殼 tiěké and 昆蟲 kūn​chóng. 殼昆 kékūn also sounds like cocoon. Chinese (Cantonese) 鐵殼蛹 Tithokyúng Literally "Iron shell pupa".

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

← #013: Weedle

Pokémon

#015: Beedrill →

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