Kakuna sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Weedle but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Beedrill as fast as possible. Known as the Cocoon Pokemon. Part of the Gen 1 roster.
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.
Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Kakuna Weakness
AvgType-wise, Kakuna takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Kakuna's physical bulk (base 50 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Kakuna sits between Weedle and Beedrill in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Kakuna to get Weedle eggs easily using 23 partners from the Bug egg group.
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
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A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Poison Sting for Kakuna, with limited coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Kakuna is available from early-game areas onward at high spawn rates. 23 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Kakuna in Gold & Silver
The path to Kakuna starts with Weedle at Lv. 3-18 via headbutt and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WeedleEFFORTLESSRoute 30SilverGrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 2SilverGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 31SilverGrassLv.4-5CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSIlex ForestSilverGrassLv.5-6CommonEarlyForestMorning/dayEFFORTLESSAzalea TownSilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyCityEASYAzalea TownSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyCityEFFORTLESSIlex ForestSilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyForestEASYIlex ForestSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyForestEASYLake of RageSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake of RageSilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyWaterEFFORTLESSNational ParkSilverGrassLv.10-12CommonEarlyFacilityMorningEFFORTLESSNational ParkSilverGrassLv.10CommonEarlyFacilityDayEFFORTLESSRoute 34SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 34SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 35SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 35SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 36SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 36SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 37SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 37SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 38SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 38SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 39SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 39SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 26SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 26SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 27SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 27SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYNational Park - Bug Catching ContestGoldGrassLv.7-18UncommonEarlyFacilityEASYNational Park - Bug Catching ContestSilverGrassLv.7-18UncommonEarlyFacility
Step 2Kakuna ✓EFFORTLESSIlex ForestSilverGrassLv.5-6CommonEarlyForestDayEFFORTLESSIlex ForestSilverGrassLv.6CommonEarlyForestMorningEFFORTLESSNational ParkSilverGrassLv.10CommonEarlyFacilityMorning/dayEASYRoute 30SilverGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 30SilverGrassLv.4-5UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 31SilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 31SilverGrassLv.5-6UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 2SilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYNational Park - Bug Catching ContestGoldGrassLv.9-18UncommonEarlyFacilityEASYNational Park - Bug Catching ContestSilverGrassLv.9-18UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATEAzalea TownSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyCityMODERATEIlex ForestSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyForestMODERATELake of RageSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATERoute 34SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 35SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 36SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 37SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 38SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 39SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 26SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 27SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 26SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10RareEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 27SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10RareEarlyRouteor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
At 205 BST, Kakuna is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Beedrill before bringing it to any serious fight.
Kakuna's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Alakazam (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. At base 35 Speed, Kakuna won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Kakuna is leaning toward the physical side (base 25 Attack). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Kakuna appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Kakuna appears in 19 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Kakuna have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A