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.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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Kanto
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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| Green
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| Red(ENG)
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Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
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| Stadium
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Because it is virtually motionless, it may appear dead. Inside, however, a new body is being made.
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| Generation II
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Johto
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| Gold
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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
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From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
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| Crystal
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Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
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| Stadium 2
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Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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| Ruby
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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
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| Emerald
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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
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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
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Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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| Diamond
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While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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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
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From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
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| Generation V
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| Black
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While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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| White
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| Black 2
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While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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| White 2
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Kalos
Central #027
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Hoenn
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Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
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| Y
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While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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| Omega Ruby
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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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Game locations
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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)
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In side games
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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45
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105 - 152
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200 - 294
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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Total: 205
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Kakuna is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- 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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Weedle
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Weedle
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kakuna in Generation VIII
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 46
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Base Defense: 44
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Base Speed: 60
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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| Kakuna don't do anything particular when they are together, but they feel safe being together.
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Kakuna debuted 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
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
Pokémon Adventures
Minor appearances
Kakuna debuted in a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory.
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.
In Softening Up Kakuna, a Kakuna was used by a Trainer that was challenging the Battle Factory.
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!!.
Magical Pokémon Journey
A Kakuna appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
A Kakuna appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Bugsy has a Kakuna that was first seen in Let's Aim For The Goal.
Pokémon Journeys
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 animated series.
In the TCGTrivia
- 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.
- Kakuna's English name resembles a Japanese name, translating perfectly into "カクナ", than its actual Japanese name, Cocoon.
- In Pokémon the Series, Kakuna is explicitly shown evolving more than any other Pokémon.[clarification needed]
- Kakuna and its evolved form, Beedrill, are the only yellow Poison-type Pokémon.
Design variations
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.
Concept and development
Kakuna and its evolutionary relatives were designed by Atsuko Nishida.[1]
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 animated series 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.
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