Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 72
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 0.6 m (1'12")
- Weight
- 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Poison dual typing.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Generation VI
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.
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.
Generation VII
Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
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Generation I
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.
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
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 softer, the external shell hardens.
Generation V
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Level Up
1 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
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About Kakuna
Kakuna is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy. Kakuna stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Kakuna Base Stats
Kakuna has a base stat total of 205, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Defense at 50 (below average), while its lowest is Attack at 25 (poor). Kakuna is slow with a base Speed of 35.
Kakuna Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Poison-type, Kakuna is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Kakuna 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Kakuna Abilities
Kakuna's abilities include Shed Skin. Shed Skin has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Kakuna Moves & Learnset
Kakuna can learn 1 moves in Generation 8, including 1 by leveling up.
Training Kakuna
Kakuna has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Kakuna yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kakuna belongs to the Bug egg group. Kakuna is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Weedle → Kakuna → Beedrill).
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