Kakuna

Contents
Base Stats
Evolutions
Moves Learned
Locations
Sprites
Pokédex entries
Language

Kakuna

Pokédex data

National №	0014
Type	Bug Poison
Species	Cocoon Pokémon
Abilities	1. Shed Skin
Local №	014 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 028 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 014 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 028 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 027 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 014 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	120
Base Friendship	70 (Higher than normal)
Base Exp.	72
Growth Rate	Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3584–3855 steps)

Base stats

HP	45	200	294
Attack	25	49	163
Defense	50	94	218
Sp. Atk	25	49	163
Sp. Def	25	49	163
Speed	35	67	185
Total	205	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

#0013
Weedle
Bug · Poison

(Level 7)

#0014
Kakuna
Bug · Poison

(Level 10)

#0015
Beedrill
Bug · Poison

Kakuna changes

In Generation 1, Kakuna has a base Special stat of 25.
In Generations 1-4, Kakuna has a base experience yield of 71.
In Generations 2-7, Kakuna has a base Friendship value of 70.

Moves learned by Kakuna

In other generations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Kakuna

Red/Blue Yellow

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Red & Blue at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal		—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Red & Blue.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Red & Blue from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Yellow at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal		—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Yellow.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Yellow from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Gold/Silver Crystal

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Ruby/Sapphire Emerald FireRed/LeafGreen Colosseum XD

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in XD.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	steel		—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
String Shot	bug	—	95
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Black/White Black 2/White 2

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

X/Y Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Kakuna is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Kakuna learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Kakuna learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Kakuna can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Kakuna is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Scarlet/Violet

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Kakuna sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9	Home
Normal									—
Shiny	—							—	—

See all Kakuna sprites

Pokédex entries

Red	Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
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 soft er, 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.
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.
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.

Other languages

English	Kakuna
Italian	Kakuna
Spanish	Kakuna
German	Kokuna
French	Coconfort
Chinese	鐵殼蛹
Korean	딱충이
Japanese	コクーン

English	Cocoon Pokémon
Italian	Pokémon Bozzolo
Spanish	Pokémon Capullo
German	Kokon
French	Pokémon Cocon
Chinese	蛹寶可夢
Korean	번데기포켓몬
Japanese	さなぎポケモン

#0013 Weedle #0015 Beedrill