Kakuna

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Bug Poison Kakuna コクーン Kokuun
Cocoon Pokémon
Pokédex
National — ← 014 → —
Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova — Kalos — Alola —
Ability		Gender
Shed Skin		50% ♀ 50% ♂
Pokédex color		Egg groups
Yellow		Unknown
Weight		Height
22.0 lbs.	10.0 kg	2'00"	0.6 m
Body style		Footprint
Cry
Azurilland Pokédex
Generation IV		Generation V
Stats HP Attack Defense 45 25 50 Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed 25 25 35 Total 205

Kakuna (pronunciation: kuh-KOO-nuh) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is the evolved form of Weedle.

Appearance

Kakuna is an insect-like Pokémon with an appearance similar to that of a yellow chrysalis. As a chrysalis, the interior of Kakuna's very hard shell is unseen, with no limbs or other features being shown. Only Kakuna's eyes, jet black in color, are visible from the shell, which are somewhat large in proportion to its body. In Pokémon Red and Blue Versions, Kakuna had arm-like limbs, which were never seen afterwards.

Special abilities

All Kakuna have the ability Shed Skin, which allows for a 1/3 chance that a status effect will be dropped each turn.

As Kakuna are inside of a shell, they have little or no movement and almost no offensive capabilities. As a defensive measure, they can harden their shells against an attacker and may even be able to use Poison Sting.

Evolution

Kakuna evolves from Weedle as of level 7 and evolves into Beedrill at level 10.

In the anime

Kakuna first appeared in the anime series in the episode Challenge of the Samurai, where they were being protected by their evolved form, Beedrill.

Kakuna have made various minor appearances throughout the series in a similar fashion to that of their debut appearance.

Game info

Locations

Version(s)	Location
Red/Blue	Route 24(Red only) Viridian Forest, 25
Yellow	Trade
Gold/Silver	Bug-Catching Contest(Gold only) Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 30, 31, Trees
Crystal	Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 30, 31
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade
Emerald	Trade
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush, Route 24, 25
Diamond/ Pearl	Eterna Forest
Platinum	Eterna Forest
HeartGold/SoulSilver	National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Route 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, Headbutt trees, Viridian Forest
Black/White	Route 12 (Black only)
Black 2/White 2	Evolve Weedle
X/Y	Santalune Forest (X only), Poison-type Friend Safari

Spin-off game locations

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

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
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.
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
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
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
White
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Black 2
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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
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
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.
Sun
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Moon
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Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Kakuna/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Kakuna/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Kakuna/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Kakuna/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type	Contest Type	Appeal	Jam
1	Harden	-	-%	30	Normal	Status
7	Harden	-	-%	30	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Origins

Kakuna's English and Japanese names are based off of the word "cocoon", though the English name is more of a distorted version of the word. This applies for the species of Kakuna being a cocoon.

Trivia

• Kakuna, Metapod, Silcoon, and Cascoon are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
• Despite its mouth not being outside, it can still learn Bug Bite via the Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum.
• Kokoon was the original prototype name for Kakuna.

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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