Kakuna
#28 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon
Kakuna
#28 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon
Stats
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #28 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 72 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Gold
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.

Pokémon Silver
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes soft er, the external shell hardens.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Weedle #27 | Level 7 | ![]() Kakuna #28 |
![]() Kakuna #28 | Level 10 | ![]() Beedrill #29 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 30 Road 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | During the day |
Route 30 Road 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | In the morning |
Route 30 Road 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 4% | During the day |
Route 30 Road 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 1% | During the day |
Route 31 Road 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | During the day |
Route 31 Road 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | In the morning |
Route 31 Road 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | During the day |
Route 31 Road 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 1% | During the day |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 30% | In the morning |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 20% | During the day |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | During the day |
Ilex Forest | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Ilex Forest | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 34 Road 34 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 34 Road 34 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 35 Road 35 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 35 Road 35 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 30% | During the day |
National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 30% | In the morning |
Route 36 Road 36 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 36 Road 36 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 37 Road 37 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 37 Road 37 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 38 Road 38 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 38 Road 38 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 39 Road 39 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 39 Road 39 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Lake of Rage | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Lake of Rage | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 26 Road 26 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 26 Road 26 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 27 Road 27 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 27 Road 27 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 20% | During the day |
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 20% | In the morning |
Azalea Town | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |
Azalea Town | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | 10 | 15% | - |









































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