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No. 0268 · Generation III · Hoenn

Cascoon

The Cocoon Pokémon

TL;DR. Cascoon is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 205. CASCOON makes its protective cocoon by wrapping its body entirely with a fine silk from its mouth. Once the silk goes around its body, it hardens. This POKéMON prepares for its evolution inside the cocoon.

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CASCOON makes its protective cocoon by wrapping its body entirely with a fine silk from its mouth. Once the silk goes around its body, it hardens. This POKéMON prepares for its evolution inside the cocoon.

Height0.7 m
Weight11.5 kg
AbilitiesShed Skin
Base stats

Stat spread.

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

HP 50
Attack 35
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 25
Sp. Defense 25
Speed 15
Total205
205 base stat total, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 82nd among Bug-types.
55 base Defense, Cascoon's strongest stat, ranking 52nd of 92 Bug-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Cascoon 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, Cascoon reaches 553 CP at level 40 and 633 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack60
GO Defense77
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)553
Max CP (L50)626
Best buddy (L51)633
Raid catch CP 282–316 (L20). Weather boosted 353–395 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Cascoon.

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

What type is Cascoon?

Cascoon is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Cascoon weak to?

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

What is Cascoon resistant to?

Cascoon resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Cascoon evolve?

Cascoon evolves from Wurmple (Level 7). Cascoon evolves into Dustox (Level 10).

What generation is Cascoon from?

Cascoon was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0268.

What are Cascoon's base stats?

Cascoon has HP 50, Attack 35, Defense 55, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 25, and Speed 15. Total base stat total: 205.

What are Cascoon's abilities?

Cascoon can have the ability Shed Skin.

Is Cascoon legendary or mythical?

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

What is Cascoon's best stat?

Cascoon's highest base stat is Defense at 55, which ranks 52nd of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Cascoon good?

Cascoon has a base stat total of 205, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 82nd among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Cascoon in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Cascoon in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Cascoon in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Cascoon in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Cascoon in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Cascoon 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Fire Flying Rock
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Ground
Comparison

Cascoon vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat Cascoon Bug avg Difference
HP 50 57 -7
Attack 35 68 -33
Defense 55 69 -14
Special Attack 25 57 -32
Special Defense 25 64 -39
Speed 15 60 -45
Total 205 375 -170
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Game appearances

Cascoon appears in 20 games.

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

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 VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Cascoon in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Pearl
Eterna ForestFloaroma MeadowFuego IronworksSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 206Sinnoh Route 207Sinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 215Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Valley Windworks
Platinum
Eterna ForestSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Petalburg Woods
X, Y
Friend Safari Poison
Pokémon anime

Cascoon appears in 7 episodes.

From AG024 (2003-05-08) through JN046 (2020-11-20).

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Cascoon card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.