Kakuna Abilities
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Kakuna Moves
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Kakuna Sprites
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes soft er, the external shell hardens.
Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
Kakuna's Japanese name is Cocoon (コクーン). Here are all the official names for Kakuna across different languages:
Kakuna Breeding
How to Get Kakuna
Kakuna can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Kakuna in every game where it is available:
About Kakuna
Kakuna is a Bug/Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 205, Kakuna is classified as a Cocoon Pokémon and is part of the Weedle → Kakuna → Beedrill evolution line.
In competitive play, Kakuna is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Shed Skin, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Kakuna is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Kakuna can learn 5 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.6m tall and weighing 10kg, Kakuna has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.