Kakuna
コクーン Cocoon
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Artwork from FR/LG
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| EV yield
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
2
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
71
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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.
Biology
Physiology
Kakuna is a yellow, cone-shaped cocoon Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes. 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 barb 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.
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 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.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP004
| Kakuna
| Ash's Pokédex
| Kakuna, a transitional stage between Weedle and Beedrill. Kakunas remain inactive until they evolve into deadly Beedrills and hatch.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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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. Also, Bugsy uses two Kakuna on his team.
In the TCG
- Main article: Kakuna (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
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| Blue
| Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
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| Yellow
| Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
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| Stadium
| Because it is virtually motionless, it may appear dead. Inside, however, a new body is being made.
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| II
| Gold
| Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
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| Silver
| From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
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| Crystal
| Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
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| Stadium 2
| Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| This Pokémon is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
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| LeafGreen
| Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
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| IV
| Diamond
| While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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| Pearl
| While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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| Platinum
| While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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| HeartGold
| Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| Red
| Blue
| Red: Common
Blue: Uncommon
| Red: Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
Blue: Route 25, Viridian Forest
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| Yellow
| None
| Trade
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Gold: Uncommon
Silver: Common
| Gold: National Park during the Bug-Catching Contest
Silver: Routes 2, 30, and 31 Ilex Forest, National Park
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| None
| Trade
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| Emerald
| None
| Trade
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Common
| Routes 24, 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| None
| Trade
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Dongle
| Eterna Forest (LeafGreen)
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| Platinum
| Dongle
| Eterna Forest (LeafGreen)
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| HeartGold
| SoulSilver
| Common
| Routes 2, 30 and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest (SoulSilver only)
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| Pal Park
| Forest
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 105 - 152
| 200 - 294
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| 27 - 84
| 49 - 163
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 27 - 84
| 49 - 163
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| 27 - 84
| 49 - 163
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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- 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.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Kakuna is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
None
None
TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- "Kokoon" was the prototype English name for Kakuna, which would be the same as the romanized Japanese name.
- The "arms" on Kakuna on the Red and Blue sprite have not been seen extended again in any subsequent game.
- 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 the anime, Kakuna have never been seen using any attacks (not even Harden), it shares this trait with Slowpoke.
- In Pokémon Platinum, Kakuna can learn Bug Bite by evolution from Weedle, 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
- German: Kokuna - From Kokon (cocoon).
- French: Coconfort - From cocon (cocoon), confort (comfort), and possibly fort (strong).
- Korean: 딱충이 Ttakchungi
- Chinese (Taiwan): 鐵殼昆 Tîe Ké Kun - "Iron shell insect".
- Chinese (Hong Kong: 鐵殼蛹 Tîe Qìao Yông - "Iron shell pupa".
External links
Notes
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Kakuna images on Bulbagarden Archives.
