Viridian Forest
100%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 3-6
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#014
POKÉDEX No. #014
Kakuna
Cocoon Pokémon
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic
Height0.6 m
Weight10.0 kg
AbilitiesShed Skin
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack2549–163
- Defense5094–218
- Sp. Atk2549–163
- Sp. Def2549–163
- Speed3567–185
Total205
/ 720
BST205
1 percentile (1025)-203 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Yellow
Shape
Squiggle
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Weedle#13Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #14 |
| Kalos Central | #27 |
| Kanto | #14 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #14 |
| Lumiose City | #19 |
| Original Johto | #28 |
| Updated Johto | #28 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
72
EV Yield
+2 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Kakuna's Bug / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Kakuna totals 205 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Defense (50) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (25).
Its Bug, Poison typing leaves Kakuna with 4 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 120 puts Kakuna in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
10.0 kg
TypeBugPoison
Abilities
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
120
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Kakuna?
Kakuna is a dual-type Bug, Poison Pokémon.
What are Kakuna's weaknesses?
Kakuna takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic type moves.
How does Kakuna evolve?
Kakuna evolves into Beedrill at level 10. Full evolution line: Weedle → Kakuna → Beedrill.
What are Kakuna's base stats?
Kakuna has a base stat total of 205: HP 45, Attack 25, Defense 50, Sp. Atk 25, Sp. Def 25, Speed 35. Its highest stat is Defense (50).
