Stats & Training
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 stat exp, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Kakuna Weakness
Type-wise, Kakuna takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Bug, and Rock. 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, Bug, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Spearow Normal | D | |
Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Spearow Normal | D | |
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Zubat Poison | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Spearow builds →Drill Peck 2x85-101%KO Peck 2x41-49% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Pidgey builds →Wing Attack 2x54-65% Gust 2x38-45% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Spearow builds →Drill Peck 2x87-104%KO Peck 2x42-50% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Pidgey builds →Wing Attack 2x55-65% Gust 2x38-46% | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Venomoth builds →Psychic 2x137-161%KO Leech Life 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Fearow builds →Fly 2x133-157%KO Peck 2x55-66% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Doduo builds →Fly 2x127-150%KO Drill Peck 2x115-135%KO Peck 2x52-62% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Articuno builds →Fly 2x126-149%KO Peck 2x51-61% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x117-138%KO Fly 2x149-175%KO Wing Attack 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x264-311%KO Psychic 2x144-170%KO Fire Punch 2x181-212%KO Ember 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Golbat builds →Leech Life 2x70-83% Wing Attack 2x81-96% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Venomoth builds →Psychic 2x134-158%KO Leech Life 2x90-106%KO Psybeam 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Zapdos builds →Sky Attack 2x208-245%KO Fly 2x136-160%KO Drill Peck 2x121-143%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Articuno builds →Sky Attack 2x199-235%KO Fly 2x129-153%KO Peck 2x53-63% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodVictory Road Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Moltres builds →Sky Attack 2x227-268%KO Fire Blast 2x333-393%KO Fly 2x146-173%KO Peck 2x59-70% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Sky Attack 2x238-280%KO Fire Blast 2x124-147%KO Fly 2x153-180%KO Wing Attack 2x103-123%KO | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x278-328%KO Psychic 2x151-178%KO Fire Punch 2x191-225%KO Ember 2x102-120%KO | ||
In Red & Blue, Slowbro can KO Kakuna with Surf (115-135%). Articuno threatens a KO with Blizzard (135-158%). Golem's Explosion also KOs at 157-185%.
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Slowbro builds →Surf115-135%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Articuno builds →Blizzard135-158%KO Hyper Beam71-83% Ice Beam110-130%KO | ||
 Golem RockGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Golem builds →Earthquake95-112%KO Explosion157-185%KO Rock Slide 2x142-168%KO Body Slam54-63% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Charizard builds →Earthquake47-55% Fire Blast 2x302-356%KO Hyper Beam70-83% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Pinsir builds →Hyper Beam98-115%KO Submission13-15% Bind10-12% | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
This Bug/Poison-type links Weedle to Beedrill. Kakuna has 205 stats but sits in the Undiscovered 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
Red & Blue Kakuna Best Moveset
Best Build
Gen 1 build content has limited support (no abilities, held items, or natures).
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kakuna in Red & Blue
Kakuna's scattered across 5 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Kakuna in Red & Blue
The path to Kakuna starts with Weedle at Lv. 3-9 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WeedleViridian ForestRedGrass Lv.3-5 Forest40%EarlyRoute 2RedGrass Lv.3-5 Route20%EarlyRoute 24RedGrass Lv.7 Route20%EarlyRoute 25RedGrass Lv.8 Route20%EarlyViridian ForestBlueGrass Lv.3 Forest5%EarlyRoute 25BlueGrass Lv.8 Route5%Early
Step 2Kakuna ✓Viridian ForestRedGrass Lv.4-6 Forest40%EarlyRoute 24RedGrass Lv.8 Route20%EarlyRoute 25RedGrass Lv.9 Route20%EarlyViridian ForestBlueGrass Lv.4 Forest5%EarlyRoute 25BlueGrass Lv.7 Route5%Earlyor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Kakuna Guide
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.
In Red & Blue, 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 is catchable in Red & Blue. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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