Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Generation
- 1
Defensive matchups
Immunities
Based on typing; abilities and battle effects are not included.
Base Stats
Compare evolutions and forms
Compare Kakuna with its evolution family and other forms of the same species. Parentheses show the difference from Kakuna.
| Pokémon | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakuna | 45 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 35 | 205 |
| Weedle | 40 (-5) | 35 (+10) | 30 (-20) | 20 (-5) | 20 (-5) | 50 (+15) | 195 (-10) |
| Beedrill | 65 (+20) | 90 (+65) | 40 (-10) | 45 (+20) | 80 (+55) | 75 (+40) | 395 (+190) |
These are base stats, not in-battle values. Level, nature, IVs and EVs change the final stats. Forms are not available in every game; an alternate form is not necessarily an evolution.
Data: PokéAPI. Differences calculated from the records shown.
Evolution Chain
Pokédex Entries
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes soft er, the external shell hardens.
Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
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.
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.
This POKéMON is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Moves Learned
Moves learned by Move Tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100% |
| Electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95% |
| Iron Defense | steel | Status | — | — |
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