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Kakuna (コクーン Kokuun)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#014
		Evolves From:	Weedle
		Evolves Into:	Beedrill
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:	$ka-KOO-nuh$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	45	Species:	Cocoon Pokémon
Attack:	25	Type(s):	Bug/Poison
Defense:	50	Height:	2'00"
Special Atk:	25	Weight:	22.0 lbs.
Special Def:	25	Abilities:	Shed Skin
Speed:	35	Pokédex Color:	Yellow
Stat Total:	205	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Kakuna (Japanese: コクーン Kokuun) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

BiologyEdit

Appearance Edit

Kakuna is an insect-like Pokémon with an appearance similar to that of a yellow chrysalis. As a chrysalis, the interior of Kakuna's very hard shell is unseen, with no limbs or other features being shown. Only Kakuna's eyes, jet black in color, are visible from the shell, which are somewhat large in proportion to its body. In Pokémon Red and Blue Versions, Kakuna had arm-like limbs, which were never seen afterwards.

Special abilities Edit

All Kakuna have the ability Shed Skin, which allows for a 1/3 chance that a status effect will be dropped each turn.

As Kakuna are inside of a shell, they have little or no movement and almost no offensive capabilities. As a defensive measure, they can harden their shells against an attacker and may even be able to use Poison Sting.

In the animeEdit

Kakuna first appeared in the anime series in the episode Challenge of the Samurai, where they were being protected by their evolved form, Beedrill.

Kakuna have made various minor appearances throughout the series in a similar fashion to that of their debut appearance.

Evolution Edit

Kakuna evolves from Weedle as of level 7 and evolves into Beedrill at level 10.

Game info Edit

Locations Edit

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Kakuna Locations
Red/Blue	Route 24(Red only) Viridian Forest, 25	Common(Red) Uncommon(Blue)
Yellow	Trade	None
Gold/Silver	Bug-Catching Contest(Gold only) Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 30, 31, Trees	Uncommon(Gold) Common(Silver)
Crystal	Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 30, 31	Common
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Trade	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush, Route 24, 25	Common
Diamond/ Pearl	Eterna Forest	Dongle (LeafGreen)
Platinum	Eterna Forest	Dongle (LeafGreen)
HeartGold/SoulSilver	National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Route 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, Headbutt trees, Viridian Forest	Common
Black/White	Route 12 (Black only)	Rare

Spin-off game locations Edit

Game(s)	Location
Kakuna Locations
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 5, 15, Endless Level 14, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Joyous Tower (9-13F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Apple Woods (8-12F)
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone

Pokédex entries Edit

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Yellow
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Gold
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 softer, the external shell hardens.
Crystal
Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
Ruby
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.
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
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pearl
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Platinum
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
HeartGold
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
SoulSilver
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Black
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
White
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Black 2
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
White 2
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

Learnset Edit

Generation I Edit

Main article: Kakuna/Learnset Generation I

Generation II Edit

Main article: Kakuna/Learnset Generation II

Generation III Edit

Main article: Kakuna/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV Edit

Main article: Kakuna/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V Edit

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Harden	-	-%	30	Normal	Status
7	Harden	-	-%	30	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites Edit

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back

Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back


Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back


Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back


Black	White				Back

Origins Edit

Kakuna's English and Japanese names are based on the word "cocoon", though the English name is more of a distorted version of the word. This applies for the species of Kakuna being a cocoon.

TriviaEdit

Kakuna, Metapod, Silcoon, and Cascoon are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
Despite its mouth not being outside, it can still learn Bug Bite via the Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum.
Kokoon was the original prototype name for Kakuna.

ReferencesEdit