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Kakuna in Pokémon X & Y

#27 in the X and Y Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon

Kakuna in the National Pokédex
Kakuna sprite

Normal

Shiny Kakuna sprite

Shiny

WeedleWartortle

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.

Pokémon Y

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

#27

Kakuna in Other Games

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Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2Omega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: 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
Central Kalos #27
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

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

Weedle

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Level 7

Kakuna

Kakuna

#27

Kakuna

Kakuna

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Level 10

Beedrill

Beedrill

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Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave44%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Poison)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Poison)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartHarden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30
7Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Weedle — level up (level 15)

Poison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035

Weedle — level up (level 1)

String Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540

Weedle — level up (level 1)

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Electric559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Electric559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Poison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

String Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions.

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

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