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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0014

Kakuna

BugPoison

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

Category
Cocoon Pokémon
Height
0.6 m
Weight
10 kg
Generation
I
Abilities
Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

KakunaCocoon Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
45
AttackStrength of physical moves.
25
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
50
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
25
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
25
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
35
Base stat total 205

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire
×2
Flying
×2
Psychic
×2
Rock
×2

Resists

Grass
×0.25
Fighting
×0.25
Poison
×0.5
Bug
×0.5
Fairy
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

String ShotStatus · BugPower —Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
HardenStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 7
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 7
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 7
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 7
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 7
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 7
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 7
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 7
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 7
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 7
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 7
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 7
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 0
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 0
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Bug BitePhysical · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
ElectrowebSpecial · ElectricPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Red · Blue

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

Yellow · Lets Go Pikachu · Lets Go Eevee

Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.

Gold · Heartgold

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 soft­ er, the external shell hardens.

Crystal

Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.

Ruby · 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.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

Soulsilver

From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.

X

Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.

Omega Ruby · Alpha 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.

POKÉMON TCG

Kakuna trading cards

25 cards

Browse cards featuring Kakuna. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12