Biology
Kakuna is a yellow, cocoon-like Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes. 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 .
In the anime
Kakuna's original evolution method in the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
In Challenge of the Samurai , when Ash's Metapod was captured by Beedrill , it was kept near a hive of Kakuna. 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 on 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 JN006 , where Goh caught one. Goh's would subsequently appear in JN011 and JN014 .
Pokédex entries
In Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red , a Kakuna was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak 's introduction.
In the manga
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Kakuna appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu? .
In the Pocket Monsters manga
Two Kakuna appeared in JNM01 .
Goh caught a Kakuna in JNM03 , just like he does in the anime.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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 .
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Bugsy has a Kakuna that was first seen in Let's Aim For The Goal .
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Kakuna appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag! .
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Kakuna appeared in Catch That Pokémon Thief!! .
A Kakuna appeared in The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?! , under the ownership of Bugsy .
A Kakuna appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!! .
In the TCG
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
Kanto #014
Red(ENG)
Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Blue
Yellow
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Stadium
Because it is virtually motionless, it may appear dead. Inside, however, a new body is being made.
Generation II
Johto #028
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 .
Stadium 2
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Generation III
Hoenn #—
Kanto #014
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
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.
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.
Generation IV
Sinnoh #—
Johto #028
Diamond
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V
Unova #—
Black
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
White
Black 2
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
White 2
Generation VI
Kalos Central #027
Hoenn #—
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
Game locations
Generation II
Gold
Silver
Routes 2 , 30 , and 31 , National Park and Ilex Forest Morning Day National Park (Bug-Catching Contest )Tu Th Sa Routes 26 , 27 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , and 39 , Azalea Town , Ilex Forest , Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees )
Crystal
In side games
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152
200 - 294
25
27 - 84
49 - 163
50
49 - 112
94 - 218
25
27 - 84
49 - 163
25
27 - 84
49 - 163
35
36 - 95
67 - 185
Total:
205
Other Pokémon with this total
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 .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
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
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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
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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
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
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
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Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kakuna in Generation VII
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
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A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kakuna can be tutored the move in that game
A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kakuna cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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
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TCG -only moves
Side game data
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PokéPark Pad entry:
Kakuna don't do anything particular when they are together, but they feel safe being together.
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
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, learnset, Ability , and EV yield.
This ties them as the evolved Pokémon with the lowest base stat total.
In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta , "Kokoon" was the prototype English name for Kakuna. This is the same as its romanized Japanese name.
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.
Kakuna has the lowest base Attack stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.
Origin
Kakuna's design appears to be based on the pupa stage of a bee (more specifically, the common honeybee pupa) or wasp .
Kakuna's characteristic of dangling from a thread, as seen in the anime and some spin-off games , may be based on hanging parasitoid wasp cocoons.
Name origin
Kakuna is a corruption of cocoon .
Cocoon is literally cocoon .
In other languages
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