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.
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Stat spread.
Total of 205. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Weedle family appeared on June 20, 2020.
- Weedle
- Beedrill by encounter; Mega Beedrill
- Kakuna by encounter
- Shadow
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kakuna is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Kakuna appears in 28 games.
Every mainline release where Kakuna is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Kakuna.
Every main-series game Kakuna is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 1, Vert Sector 8, Vert Sector 9, Wild Zone 2
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 6, Magenta Sector 9, Wild Zone 7
- WildRouge District: Rouge Street, Rouge Sector 2, Rouge Sector 3, Rouge Sector 6
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 5
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 4★ Bug-type wild zones, 4★ Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveWeedle (Level 7)
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveWeedle (Level 7)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildViridian Forest
Generation VIObtainable
- XObtainable
- WildSantalune Forest
- WildFriend Safari (Poison) (needs another player)
- YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Poison) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- WhiteTrade
- Black 2Obtainable
- EvolveWeedle (Level 7)
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildEterna Forest (LeafGreen)
- HeartGoldObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildRoute 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Generation IIObtainable
- GoldObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 30, 31, National Park and Ilex Forest (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildRoutes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildIlex Forest (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildIlex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedObtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
- BlueObtainable
- WildRoute 25, Viridian Forest
- YellowTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Shining Pearl; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Kakuna appears in 31 episodes.
From EP004 (1997-04-22) through HZ137 (2026-05-22).
TCG Pocket appearances
Kakuna in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Kakuna
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.