Kakuna

Kakuna
Current
Information
Type	Bug /  Poison
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Shed Skin
Species	Cocoon Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 0.6 m / 2'00" Weight 10.0 kg / 22.0 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation I
Evolution	Evolves from Weedle Evolves into Beedrill
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Yellow Egg group(s) Bug Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0014
Kanto	014 / N/A (PE)
Johto	028 / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos 027 Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	N/A / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name コクーン Kokuun
Japanese	Name コクーン Kokuun
English	Name Kakuna
English	Name Kakuna

Kakuna (Japanese: コクーン, Hepburn: Kokuun) (kah-KOO-na) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

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 on 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.

Behavior

Weedle seek out trees, branches or piles of leaves to hide in; when they evolve into Kakuna, their ability to move becomes severely restricted, and they can only inch about very slowly. They can sometimes be seen hanging from tree branches on strands of silk in large numbers. Kakuna can only learn Harden naturally. When provoked, though, they can also extend poison barbs from their tips slightly to defend themselves. These Pokémon try to conserve as much energy as possible for evolution, however, so they will only exert energy to unsheathe their barbs when absolutely necessary.

Their hard cocoons protect the soft bodies within, which essentially liquify as they reconfigure themselves for evolution. This process, a fervor of activity that contrasts their immobility, causes their internal body temperatures to rise drastically, so much so that the shells of Kakuna nearing evolution feel uncomfortably hot to the touch. Their bodies only continue to heat up as they draw closer to their final transformations.

Natural abilities

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.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Red and Blue	Route 24(Red only) Viridian Forest, 25	Common(Red) Uncommon(Blue)
Yellow	Trade	None
Gold and Silver	Bug-Catching Contest(Gold only) Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 30, 31, Trees	Uncommon(Gold) Common(Silver)
Crystal	Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 30, 31	Common
Ruby and Sapphire	Trade	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush, Route 24, 25	Common
Emerald	Trade	None
Diamond and Pearl	Eterna Forest	Dongle (LeafGreen)
Platinum	Eterna Forest	Dongle (LeafGreen)
HeartGold and SoulSilver	National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Route 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, Headbutt trees, Viridian Forest	Common
Black and White	Route 12 (Black only) Trade (White only)	Rare
Black 2 and White 2	Evolve Weedle (Black 2 only) Trade (White 2 only)	None
X and Y	Santalune Forest	Unknown
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Safari Zone	Hidden
Sun and Moon	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon	None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	Evolve Weedle	None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!	Viridian Forest	Common
Sword and Shield	Trade	None

Spin-off game locations

Locations
Game(s)	Area(s)
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 and 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Let's Go, Pikachu!

  Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.

• Let's Go, Eevee!

  Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.

• Brilliant Diamond

  While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

• Shining Pearl

  While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

Stats

Stats
HP	45
Attack	25
Defense	50
Sp. Atk	25
Sp. Def	25
Speed	35
Total	205

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Evo.	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.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
7	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
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.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥
7	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
7	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal
7	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal
7	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

Kakuna learns no moves via TM/HM.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns no moves via breeding.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bug Bite USUM	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical
Electroweb USUM	55	95%	15	Electric	Special
Iron Defense USUM	—	—%	15	Steel	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bug Bite ORAS	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS	55	95%	15	Electric	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS	—	—%	15	Steel	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bug Bite	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical
Electroweb	55	95%	15	Electric	Special
Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS	60	100%	20	Bug	Physical		0 ♥
Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Special		2 ♥
String Shot HGSS	—	95%	40	Bug	Status		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

• Generation I
• Generation II
• Generation III
• Generation IV
• Generation V
• Generation VI

Kakuna's Red and Blue sprite

Kakuna's Yellow sprite

Kakuna's Red and Green sprite

Kakuna's back sprite

Kakuna's Gold sprite

Kakuna's Silver sprite

Kakuna's Crystal sprite

Kakuna's back sprite

Kakuna's Gold shiny sprite

Kakuna's Silver shiny sprite

Kakuna's Crystal shiny sprite

Kakuna's back shiny sprite

Kakuna's Ruby and Sapphire sprite

Kakuna's FireRed and LeafGreen sprite

Kakuna's Emerald sprite

Kakuna's back sprite

Kakuna's Ruby and Sapphire shiny sprite

Kakuna's FireRed and LeafGreen shiny sprite

Kakuna's Emerald shiny sprite

Kakuna's back shiny sprite

Kakuna's Diamond and Pearl sprite

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Kakuna's Platinum sprite

Kakuna's HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite

Kakuna's back sprite

Kakuna's Diamond and Pearl shiny sprite

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Kakuna's Platinum shiny sprite

Kakuna's HeartGold and SoulSilver shiny sprite

Kakuna's back shiny sprite

Kakuna's Black and White/Black 2 and White 2 sprite

Kakuna's back sprite

Kakuna's Black and White shiny sprite

Kakuna's back shiny sprite

Kakuna's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite

Kakuna's GO sprite

Kakuna's back sprite

Kakuna's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite

Kakuna's back shiny sprite

Appearances

Anime

Goh's Kakuna.

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. Though many of them seen evolving into Beedrill.

• Bugsy's Kakuna
• Goh's Kakuna

Trivia

• Kakuna, along with Metapod, Silcoon, and Cascoon are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
  • Consistently all of them can only use Harden when caught in wild.
• 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.
• Kakuna seems to have a shape that resembles a necktie under its head.
• Kakuna is shown evolving more than any other Pokémon in the anime, as several groups of Kakuna evolved in several episodes.
• As seen in its Pokémon Red & Blue sprite and previous artwork, it is shown that Kakuna is able to extend its arms forward. This could possibly be its "stinger" or "barb" that is sometimes referred to in its Pokédex entries.
• Kakuna, along with Silcoon and Cascoon, will stay in one place in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness, and will not follow the player's team, even as team members. Oddly enough, this does not apply to Metapod, which will follow the player's team.

Origin

Kakuna is based on a cocoon, a casing for the pupa of bees or wasps in which they begin to metamorphose into their adult stages. Some of its Pokédex entries state that it can heat up during evolution, possibly referencing how Japanese honey bees can create heat when bundling together, usually used as a defense mechanism or to heat the hive during wintertime.

Etymology

Kakuna's English and Japanese names are based on 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.

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data