Kakuna

Kakuna コクーン
Weedle < Kakuna > Beedrill
Species	Type
Cacoon Pokémon
Number	Ability
#14	Shed Skin
Height	Weight
2' (0.6m)	22 lbs. (10kg)
Gender Ratio
Male: 50%	Female: 50%
Evolves From	Evolves Into
Weedle	Beedrill
Egg Group	Catch Rate
Bug	120
Tier	EV Yield
NFE	2 Defense Points

Kakuna (コクーン) is the 14th Pokémon in the Pokédex. It is a Bug/Poison type, and is known as the Cocoon Pokémon.

Kakuna uses the Shed Skin Ability, an Ability that gives it a 1 in 3 chance of healing from a status condition every turn.

Weedle can evolve into Kakuna at level 7, and can evolve a second time into Beedrill at level 10.

Kakuna is in the Bug Egg Group, and its Egg takes approximately 3,840 steps to hatch. It takes Kakuna One Million Experience Points to reach Level 100.

[edit] Biology

[edit] Physiology

Kakuna takes on the appearance of a yellow cocoon with dark-colored eyes.

[edit] Gender Differences

Kakuna doesn't have any gender differences.

[edit] Game Information

[edit] Original Games

Kakuna can be found at Viridian Forest and Routes 24 and 25 in the Generation I games Red and Blue. Kakuna could only be obtained by trading for one in Yellow. Kakuna would be available at the Bug Catching Competition in Generation II across all three games. In Silver and Crystal, however, Kakuna could also be obtained at the National Park, Ilex Forest, Routes 2, 30, 31, and at the Headbutt Trees.

Kakuna would be available at Viridian Forest, Route 25 and Pattern Bush in the Generation III games FireRed and LeafGreen. With LeafGreen Inserted into the Nintendo DS, Kakuna could also be obtained at Eterna Forest in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum after the National Pokédex is obtained.

Kakuna can be obtained at the Bug Catching Contest in Heart Gold and Soul Silver, as well as Routes 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest, and the Headbutt Trees at Ilex Forest in Soul Silver.

Kakuna can be found at Route 12 in Pokémon Black. In Pokémon Black 2, the only way to obtain a Kakuna is to breed a Beedrill, then evolve the offspring Weedle. Obtaining one in Pokémon White and [[[White 2]] requires trading with another Generation V game.

[edit] Spin-off Games

Kakuna appears in Secret Storage 5 & 15, Endless Level 14 and Mr. Who's Den in Pokémon Trozei!.

Kakuna can be found at Joyous Tower 9F-13F in the first set of Mystery Dungeon games. In Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky, Kakuna appears at Apple Woods 8F-12F. Kakuna is exclusive to Blazing Adventure Squad in Mystery Dungeon 3, appearing at Cheerful Meadow 2F-6F.

Kakuna has yet to appear in the Pokémon Ranger series.

Kakuna can be found in the Haunted Zone in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. To obtain Kakuna, beat Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up first. Knock it from a tree, then talk to it to finish the process. In PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Kakuna appears at Windmill Way in the Arbor Area after retrieving it from Wish Park. There are four Kakuna in the area, and knocking all four Kakuna simultaneously is how you befriend it.

Kakuna can be found at Misty Edgewater Forest 2-2 in Pokémon Rumble Blast.

[edit] Trading Card Game

Kakuna appears in 9 different sets. It is listed as a Common Card in the Skyridge, Great Encounters and Rising Rivals sets, and is listed as an Uncommon Card in the Base, Gym Challenge, Neo Discoery, EX FireRed and Leaf Green, EX Delta Species, and Unleashed sets.

[edit] Anime/Manga Information

[edit] Anime

Like its pre-evolved form Weedle, the majority of Kakuna's Anime appearances are as Wild Kakuna, including its debut in the episode Challenge of the Samurai. Its only trainer appearance was in the episode All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!

[edit] Movies

Kakuna has yet to make an appearance in the Movies as of writing.

[edit] Manga

In addition to his Weedle, Gold also owns a Kakuna at his home, which he grew up with. This Kakuna appears in Chapter's 91-93.

Bugsy uses two Kakuna that are capable of weaving nests made of silk, utilized to ensnare and trap their enemies. These Kakuna appear in Chapters 100, 102, 134, 449 and 451.

[edit] Pokémon Information

[edit] Competitive Battling

Kakuna is in the Not Fully Evolved Tier of Competitive Battling as it has yet to reach its final stage of evolution.

[edit] Area Locations

Game	Rarity	Location
Red/Blue	Many	Viridian Forest Route 24 Route 25
Yellow	None	Trade
Gold	Few	Bug Catching Contest
Silver	Many	National Park Ilex Forest Route 2 Route 30 Route 31 Headbutt Trees: Forest Areas
Crystal	Few	National Park Ilex Forest Route 2 Route 30 Route 31 Headbutt Trees: Forest Areas
Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald	None	Trade
FireRed/LeafGreen	Common	Viridian Forest Route 25 Pattern Bush
Diamond/Pearl	8%	Eterna Forest (Leaf Green Inserted into DS)
Platinum	4%	Eterna Forest (Leaf Green Inserted into DS)
HeartGold/SoulSilver	10%	National Park (Bug Catching Contest)
SoulSilver	10%	Route 30 (Morning) Route 31 (Morning)
SoulSilver	11%	Route 2 (Night)
SoulSilver	15%	Route 30 (Day) Route 31 (Day)
SoulSilver	20%	Route 2 (Morning & Day)
SoulSilver	30%	Ilex Forest (Morning & Day) National Park (Morning & Day) Viridian Forest (Morning& Day)
Black	10%	Route 12 (Regular and Double Grass)
White	None	PokéTransfer, Dream World or Trade
Black 2	None	Breed Beedrill, then Evolve offspring Weedle
White 2	None	PokéTransfer, Dream World or Trade

[edit] Pokédex Entries

**Pokédex Entries**
Gen	Game	Pokedex Entry
I	Pokémon Red	Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
I	Pokémon Blue	Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
I	Pokémon Yellow	Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison the enemy.

II	Pokémon Gold	Although it's a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it's attacked.
II	Pokémon Silver	From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
II	Pokémon Crystal	Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.

III	Pokémon 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.
III	Pokémon 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.
III	Pokémon 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.
III	Pokémon FireRed	This Pokémon is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
III	Pokémon LeafGreen	Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.

IV	Pokémon Diamond	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
IV	Pokémon Pearl	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
IV	Pokémon Platinum	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
IV	Pokémon HeartGold	Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
IV	Pokémon SoulSilver	From this form, it will grown into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.

V	Pokémon Black	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
V	Pokémon White	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
V	Pokémon Black 2	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
V	Pokémon White 2	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.