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Kakuna

Kakuna(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue.

Physiology and Behavior

Kakuna is a yellow, insect cocoon-like Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes with glowing white pupils. 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.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Other Pokémon games

Super Smash Bros. series

Trophy descriptions

In the anime

Origin and inspiration

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
English Kakuna Kakuna is a corruption of cocoon
Japanese コクーン Cocoon From コクーン kokūn(Cocoon)
French Coconfort From cocon(Cocoon) and fort/château-fort(fortified castle)
Spanish Kakuna Same as English name
German Kokuna From Kokon(Cocoon)
Italian Kakuna Same as the English name
Korean 딱충이 Ttakchungi From 딱딱하다 ttakttakhada(To be hard), 충 chung(insect) and 이 i(diminutive suffixe)
Mandarin Chinese 鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 Tiěkékūn From 鐵殼 tiěké(iron shell) and 昆蟲 kūn​chóng(insect).
Cantonese Chinese 鐵殼蛹 Tithokyúng Literally "Iron shell pupa"

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Pokémon Yellow Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Pokémon Stadium Because it is virtually motionless, it may appear dead. Inside, however, a new body is being made.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Pokémon Silver From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Pokémon Crystal Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed This Pokémon is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
Pokémon LeafGreen Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon Pearl While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon Platinum While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon HeartGold Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Pokémon SoulSilver From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon White While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon Black 2 While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon White 2 While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Pokémon Y While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon Shining Pearl While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.


Game locations

Title Location(s)
Pokémon Red
Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
Pokémon Blue
Route 25, Viridian Forest
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)Tu/Th/Sa
Pokémon Silver
Routes 2, 30, and 31, National Park, Ilex Forest
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)Tu/Th/Sa
Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, Route 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 (Headbutt)
Pokémon Crystal
Ilex Forest, National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)Tu/Th/Sa
Ilex Forest (Headbutt)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Pokémon LeafGreen
Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum
Eterna Forest (LeafGreen)
Pokémon HeartGold
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)
Route 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 12
Pokémon Black 2
Evolve Weedle
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Santalune Forest, Friend Safari (Poison)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Poison)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Safari Zone (hidden Pokémon*)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone (hidden Pokémon*)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Evolve Weedle
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Evolve Weedle
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Viridian Forest
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Viridian Forest
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Trade
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Evolve Weedle

Evolution

Weedle
Reach level 7.
Kakuna
Reach level 10.
Beedrill

Base Stats

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

Moveset

Main article: Kakuna/moveset

Gallery

Sprites

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Yellow
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Heart Soul
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Black 2 White 2
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Pikachu Eevee


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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl


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Trivia

  • Kakuna has the lowest base Attack stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.
  • Kakuna's English name resembles a Japanese name, translating perfectly into "カクナ", than its actual Japanese name, Cocoon.
  • In the anime, Kakuna is explicitly shown evolving more than any other Pokémon.