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Kakuna

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Kakuna in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#14 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon

Kakuna in the National Pokédex
Kakuna sprite

Normal

WeedleBeedrill

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

Shining Pearl

While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

Pokémon details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Cocoon Pokémon

Abilities

Shed Skin

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

10 kg (22 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0014

Pokédex

#14

Kakuna in Other Games

National Dex page
Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Legends: Z-A

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

45

200

294

Attack

25

49

163

Defense

50

94

218

Sp. Atk

25

49

163

Sp. Def

25

49

163

Speed

35

67

185

Total

205

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Kakuna, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Fire

2×

Flying

2×

Psychic

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Fighting

0.25×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
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EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
72

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Weedle

Weedle

#13

Level 7

Kakuna

Kakuna

#14

Kakuna

Kakuna

#14

Level 10

Beedrill

Beedrill

#15

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Evo.Harden

Normal--30
StartHarden

Normal--30

Each row is an individual acquisition option, not proof that every four-move combination is legal. Pokémon HOME uses destination-specific movesets; earlier-game moves are not automatically retained in BDSP.
Class
Bug Bite

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

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Poison Sting

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

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String Shot

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

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Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 1

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

#13

Weedle

#15

Beedrill

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