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Kakuna PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Kakuna can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Kakuna Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Kakuna can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Poison-type damage. Bug Bite and Poison Sting match Kakuna's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.
Bug Bite
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
3
Duration
1 turn
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- Resisted by
Fire
Fighting
Poison
Flying
Ghost
Steel
Fairy
Poison Sting
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Fairy
- Resisted by
Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
Steel (0.39×)
Compare fast moves
5
6
0.5s
10
4
6
0.5s
8
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bug Bite | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% |
Poison Sting | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% |
Kakuna Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Kakuna can learn 1 charged move in Pokémon GO, dealing Normal-type damage. It doesn't match Kakuna's own typing, so it doesn't earn the 1.2× STAB bonus.
Trainer Battles
Power
35
Energy
-100
DPE
0.35
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
- None
- Resisted by
Rock
Ghost (0.39×)
Steel
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Struggle | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Kakuna carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
How many moves can Kakuna learn in Pokémon GO?
Kakuna can learn 2 fast moves and 1 charged move.
How much does Kakuna's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Kakuna costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.
