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No. 0014 · Generation I · Kanto

Kakuna

The Cocoon Pokémon

TL;DR. Kakuna is a bug/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 205. Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.

Bug Poison

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

Height0.6 m

Weight10.0 kg

AbilitiesShed Skin

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 205. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45

Attack 25

Defense 50

Sp. Attack 25

Sp. Defense 25

Speed 35

Total205

205 base stat total, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 153rd among Bug-types.

50 base Defense, Kakuna's strongest stat, ranking 110th of 163 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Kakuna in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Kakuna reaches 432 CP at level 40 and 494 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack46

GO Defense75

GO Stamina128

Max CP (L40)432

Max CP (L50)488

Best buddy (L51)494

Raid catch CP 216–246 (L20). Weather boosted 270–308 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Quick answers

Common questions about Kakuna.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kakuna, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Kakuna?

Kakuna is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Kakuna weak to?

Kakuna takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Kakuna resistant to?

Kakuna resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting. It has no full immunities.

How does Kakuna evolve?

Kakuna evolves from Weedle (Level 7). Kakuna evolves into Beedrill (Level 10).

What generation is Kakuna from?

Kakuna was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0014.

What are Kakuna's base stats?

Kakuna has HP 45, Attack 25, Defense 50, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 25, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 205.

What are Kakuna's abilities?

Kakuna can have the ability Shed Skin.

Is Kakuna legendary or mythical?

No. Kakuna is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Kakuna's best stat?

Kakuna's highest base stat is Defense at 50, which ranks 110th of 163 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Kakuna good?

Kakuna has a base stat total of 205, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 153rd among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Kakuna →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Kakuna as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Kakuna in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Kakuna in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Kakuna in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Kakuna 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Kakuna is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Flying Psychic Rock

½× Resists

Poison Bug Fairy

¼× Strongly resists

Grass Fighting

Comparison

Kakuna vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 163 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat	Kakuna	Bug avg	Difference
HP	45	62	-17
Attack	25	70	-45
Defense	50	68	-18
Special Attack	25	65	-40
Special Defense	25	67	-42
Speed	35	64	-29
Total	205	396	-191

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Game appearances

Kakuna appears in 28 games.

Every mainline release where Kakuna is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen IX

2025 Legends: Z-A

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Kakuna in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Eterna Forest

Silver

Azalea TownIlex ForestJohto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Lake OF RageNational Park

SoulSilver

Ilex ForestJohto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 47Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityNational ParkViridian Forest

Crystal

Ilex Forest

Red, red-japan

Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Viridian Forest

FireRed, LeafGreen

Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Pattern BushViridian Forest

Blue, green-japan

Kanto Route 25Viridian Forest

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Viridian Forest

Black

Unova Route 12