Kakuna

Kakuna (コクーン Cocoon) is a /-type Pokémon and is the evolved form of Weedle, who evolves starting at level 7. Starting at level 10, Kakuna can evolve into Beedrill.

Appearance
Kakuna are an insect-like Pokémon with an appearance similar to that of a yellow chrysalis. As a chrysalis, the interior of Kakuna's hard shell is unseen, with no limbs or other features being shown. Only a Kakuna's eyes are visible from the shell, which are somewhat large in proportion to its body and are jet black in color.

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 defense measure, they can harden their shells against an attacker and may even be able to use Poison Sting.

Anime
Kakuna first appeared in the Pokémon 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.

Games
Kakuna are a Generation I Pokémon, first appearing in the original Pokémon games. They can be found in the wild ranging from uncommon to common, depending on the version. When found in the wild, Kakuna will only know the move Harden, but if evolved from a Weedle they can have a greater range in moves.

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.