Kakuna

The Cocoon Pokémon
#014 - Kakuna
Pre-Evolve	Weedle
Evolve	Beedrill
Debut	Pokémon: Red Version Pokémon: Green Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	0.6 m (2'00")
Weight	10.0 kg (22.0 lbs.)
Color	Yellow
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Shed Skin
Hidden Ability
Egg Group	Bug
Icon		Sprite
		File:014sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	45	Speed	35
Attack	25	Sp. Attack	25
Defense	50	Sp. Defense	25
Training Info
Catch Rate	120	Hatch Steps	3,840
Base Exp.	071	Effort Points	Def
Happiness	70		Def
To Lv.100	Normal

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Unova #	Johto (IV) #

Kakuna is a cocoon Pokémon that was introduced in the first generation Pokémon games.

Information

At Level 7, Weedle evolves into Kakuna, which is the cocoon phase of this evolutionary line. It is nearly incapable of moving, which leads other to assume it is dead. However, it is actually forming a body instead. It can only move minimally, and its main actions are hardening its shell to protect itself from predators and sticking out its stinger to poison an enemy when endangered. Kakuna often hide themselves under leaves and in the nooks of branches, becoming immobile as it clings to trees.

As it approaches evolution, Kakuna's body softens while its exterior shell hardens. Its shell also becomes hotter as the time approaches. At Level 10, Kakuna finally evolves into its final form, Beedrill.

Gen		Game	Pokédex entry
I		Red	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.
II		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.
III		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.
IV		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

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Red, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen, Kakuna are found at Route 25 and Viridian Forest. In Red, FireRed and LeafGreen they can also be found at Route 24, while in FireRed/LeafGreen they also appear at the Pattern Bush. Kakuna are common in Red and FireRed but uncommon in Blue and LeafGreen.

In Silver and SoulSilver, Kakuna are found in Routes 2, 30 and 31, Ilex Forest and National Park. In SoulSilver they also appear in Viridian Forest and can be found by headbutting trees. In Gold and HeartGold they can only be caught at the Bug-Catching Contest. In Crystal, Kakuna appear at Ilex Forest and the Bug-Catching Contest only.

Kakuna can be acquired by using the Dongle method in Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, as they appear in Eterna Forest when a LeafGreen cartridge is in the GBA slot. In Black, it is found at Route 12.

Moves

Generation I

Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont	R/B	Y

Generation II

Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont	G/S	C

Generation III

Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont	R/S	E

Generation IV

Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont	D/P	P

Weaknesses

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x0.5

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x1

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Other Games

Kakuna can be obtained only through evolution in Pokémon Pinball. In Pokémon Snap, Kakuna can be seen hanging from trees by silky threads at the Tunnel area. In Pokémon Stadium, the minigame Rock Harden has the player control Metapod and Kakuna which compete in hardening to resist incoming boulders. Kakuna also appears in Pokémon Stadium 2, Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

In Pokémon Trozei!, Kakuna can be found at Secret Storage 5 and 15, Endless Level 14 and Mr. Who's Den. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team, Kakuna could be found at the ninth through thirteenth floors of Joyous Tower, while in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness and Time it is found at the eighth through twelfth floors of Apple Woods. They also appear in Pokémon Rumble, where they are found at the Silent Forest.

Other Appearances

In Other Media

• In the Pokémon anime, Kakuna make minor appearances such as an early anime episode where a whole tree full of Kakuna were seen with Ash's captured Metapod.
• Kakuna have also appeared throughout the Pokémon Adventures manga. Bugsy was shown to own two.

Trivia

• Its name is a play on "cocoon".