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Kakuna (Pokémon)

Kakuna

#014
Cocoon Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#014
Type Bug Poison
SpeciesCocoon Pokémon
Height0.6 m (2' 1.0")
Weight10 kg (22.0 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Shed-skin
ColorYellow
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatForest
ShapeSquiggle

Training

Catch Rate120
Base Exp.72
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Group Bug

Base Stats

HP4522%
Attack2512%
Defense5024%
Special Attack2512%
Special Defense2512%
Speed3517%
Total205

Kakuna Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Kakuna Fighting Poison Bug Grass Fairy
Normal effect against Kakuna Normal Ground Ghost Steel Water Electric Ice Dragon Dark
Super effective against Kakuna Flying Rock Fire Psychic

Kakuna Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Kakuna. Kakuna is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
¼ (0.25)Not very effective25%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%
4Super effective400%

Type effectiveness against Kakuna

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
0.25× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Kakuna.
2× damage
Flying Pokémon are very effective against against Kakuna.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Kakuna.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Kakuna.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Kakuna.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
2× damage
Fire Pokémon are very effective against against Kakuna.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
0.25× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Kakuna.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Kakuna.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Kakuna.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Kakuna.

Pokédex Entries

Generation 1
RedBlueAlmost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
YellowAble to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Generation 2
GoldAlthough it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
SilverFrom this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes soft­ er, the external shell hardens.
CrystalNearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldKAKUNA 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.
FireRedLeafGreenThis Pokémon is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumWhile awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
HeartGoldAlthough it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
SoulSilverFrom this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteWhile awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Black 2White 2While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Generation 6
XAlmost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
YWhile awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireKakuna 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.
Generation 7
SunKakuna has no Pokédex entry.
MoonKakuna has no Pokédex entry.
Ultra SunKakuna has no Pokédex entry.
Ultra MoonKakuna has no Pokédex entry.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeAble to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Generation 8
SwordKakuna has no Pokédex entry.
ShieldKakuna has no Pokédex entry.

Kakuna Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Red BlueKanto Route 248
Gold SilverIlex Forest5
CrystalIlex Forest7
FireRed LeafGreenViridian Forest5
Diamond PearlEterna Forest12
PlatinumEterna Forest13
HeartGold SoulSilverJohto Route 304
Black WhiteUnova Route 1259
X YSantalune Forest4