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Kakuna (Japanese: コクーン Kokuun) 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.

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.


Stats

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

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
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 Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
7 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status Tough 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 Category
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 Category Contest Category Appeal
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
7 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status Tough 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 Category Appeal Jam
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
7 Harden — —% 30 Normal Tough 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

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
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 Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Electric Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS — —% 15 Steel Special Tough 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 Category
Bug Bite B2W2 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Electroweb B2W2 55 95% 15 Electric Special
Iron Defense B2W2 — —% 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 Category Contest Category Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Tough 0 ♥
Iron Defense HGSSPt — —% 15 Steel Special Tough 2 ♥
String Shot HGSS — 95% 40 Bug Status Smart 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

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.

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.
  • Based on the first episode featuring Kakuna (Challenge of the Samurai), Kakuna may be colorblind- explaining why someone confused Metapod for another Kakuna.
  • Kakuna is showing 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.

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

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