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Cascoon.

national dex #268 · gen III
BST 205 · bug
Cascoon official artwork
bug
#268 · gen III
Profile
HP
50
ATK
35
DEF
55
SPA
25
SPD
25
SPE
15
BST 205 · best Defense 55 · worst Speed 15 · meters scale to 200

Cascoon is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.

Typingbug
AbilitiesShed Skin
Height, weight0.7 m / 11.5 kg
Catch rate120 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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#267beautifly
Dex position
#268 of 1025
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#269dustox

Cascoon base stats

BST 205 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP50210304
Atk3567185
Def55103229
SpA2549163
SpD2549163
Spe1531141
BST205bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Def

Cascoon weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra½
ice1
fig½
poi1
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug1
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Flying, Rock
Resists
Grass, Fighting, Ground
Immune to
nothing

Cascoon abilities

1 total · 0 hidden
Shed SkinHas a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Cascoon evolution line

5 stages

Cascoon evolves into Dustox: level it up to 10 or higher. How to evolve Cascoon, every game

Best Cascoon moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalTacklePHYS40
poisonPoison StingPHYS15

Cascoon moves

gen 8 · 5 moves · 4 level-up · 1 tutor
3 moves · Cascoon appears in 12 games
Iron DefenselevelPoison StingL1TackleL6
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Evolution
Poison StingpoisonPHYS15100%35Level 1
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 6
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 7
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor

Cascoon Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

The silk coating its body is thin but sufficiently strong. Cascoon's silk has a luster and texture superior to that of Silcoon's, and clothes made using Cascoon silk are regarded as top-notch.

Generation VI4 entries
X

Its body, which is made of soft silk, hardens over time. When cracks appear, evolution is near.

Y

It never forgets any attack it endured while in the cocoon. After evolution, it seeks payback.

Omega Ruby

Cascoon makes its protective cocoon by wrapping its body entirely with a fine silk from its mouth. Once the silk goes around its body, it hardens. This Pokémon prepares for its evolution inside the cocoon.

Alpha Sapphire

If it is attacked, Cascoon remains motionless however badly it may be hurt. It does so because if it were to move, its body would be weak upon evolution. This Pokémon will also not forget the pain it endured.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It never forgets any attack it endured while in the cocoon. After evolution, it seeks payback.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

It is hot inside its cocoon. All the cells in its body create the energy for it to evolve.

Pearl

Encased within its tough cocoon, it endures attacks. It never forgets the appearance of its foes.

Platinum

It never forgets any attack it endured while in the cocoon. After evolution, it seeks payback.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It endures attacks with patience, because the more pain before evolution, the sturdier it becomes.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

CASCOON makes its protective cocoon by wrapping its body entirely with a fine silk from its mouth. Once the silk goes around its body, it hardens. This POKéMON prepares for its evolution inside the cocoon.

Sapphire

If it is attacked, CASCOON remains motionless however badly it may be hurt. It does so because if it were to move, its body would be weak upon evolution. This POKéMON will also not forget the pain it endured.

Emerald

To avoid detection by its enemies, it hides motionlessly beneath large leaves and in the gaps of branches. It also attaches dead leaves to its body for camouflage.

FireRed, LeafGreen

Its body, which is made of soft silk, hardens over time. When cracks appear, evolution is near.

Cascoon species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorPurple
ShapeBall
HabitatForest
Height0.7 m (2'04")
Weight11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate120 (47.1%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience72
EV yield2 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#268
Hoenn#017
Sinnoh#051
Sinnoh (Pt)#051
Hoenn (ORAS)#017
Hisui#021
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread35 Atk / 25 SpA
Best statDefense 55below average
Speed tier15 Speslow
Defensive load3 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty120 / 255moderate, about 47.1% per ball

About Cascoon

Cascoon is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). The silk coating its body is thin but sufficiently strong. Cascoon's silk has a luster and texture superior to that of Silcoon's, and clothes made using Cascoon silk are regarded as top-notch. Cascoon stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Cascoon base stats

Cascoon has a base stat total of 205, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Defense at 55 (below average), while its lowest is Speed at 15 (poor). Cascoon is slow with a base Speed of 15.

Cascoon weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug-type, Cascoon is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. This gives Cascoon 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Cascoon abilities

Cascoon's abilities include Shed Skin. Shed Skin has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Cascoon moves and learnset

Cascoon can learn 5 moves in Generation 8, including 4 by leveling up, and 1 from move tutors. For coverage, Cascoon can learn Tackle (Normal), Poison Sting (Poison).

Training Cascoon

Cascoon has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Cascoon yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Cascoon belongs to the Bug egg group. Cascoon is part of a 5-stage evolution line (Wurmple → Silcoon → Beautifly → Cascoon → Dustox).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Cascoon. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Cascoon, or use the team builder to see how Cascoon fits into your squad.

Tools for Cascoon
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