You won't find a real weakness in Kakuna's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Cocoon Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Defense EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Type-wise, Kakuna takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Kakuna's physical bulk (base 50 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
Metagross can KO Kakuna with Psychic Fangs (353-416%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (284-335%). Cinderace deals 53-63% with Sucker Punch.
 Metagross SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Metagross builds →Earthquake138-163%KO Bullet Punch83-98% Psychic Fangs 2x353-416%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake142-168%KO Stone Edge 2x284-335%KO | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Cinderace builds →U Turn26-31% Sucker Punch53-63% | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Braviary builds →U Turn28-32% Close Combat23-28% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x319-375%KO Psyshock 2x284-334%KO | ||
Kakuna sits between Weedle and Beedrill in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Defense has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 190 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kakuna to get Weedle eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Poison Sting for Kakuna, with Electric and Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug and Poison STAB for Kakuna, with limited coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug and Poison STAB for Kakuna, with limited coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug Bite and Poison Sting for Kakuna, with Electric coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Kakuna can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Weedle from Red, Gold, or FireRed and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Can't catch Kakuna directly. Start with Weedle at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 7. The 2-stage line from Weedle to Kakuna is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Kakuna in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Weedle is your first catch on the way to Kakuna. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 58-63 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WeedleBogsunk CavernGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Kakuna ✓
A few locations for Kakuna with moderate rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Kakuna in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
To get Kakuna, start by catching Weedle through walking encounters at Lv. 3-8. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WeedleViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-6 Forest25%EarlyViridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-6 Forest24%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 2Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 2Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 Route15%Early
Step 2Kakuna ✓Viridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-6 Forest10%EarlyViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-6 Forest10%Earlyor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Kakuna evolves into Beedrill at level 10. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 205 BST.
Kakuna evolves into Beedrill at level 10. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For a casual playthrough, Kakuna works as a placeholder. Bug/Poison coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Beedrill. That's where the stats start mattering.
Kakuna shows up in 19 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Present since Red & Blue, Kakuna appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Kakuna have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves