Cascoon is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Type: Bug
Abilities:
- Shed Skin: May heal its status conditions at the end of each turn.
Physical Characteristics:
- Cascoon resembles a small, round cocoon.
- It is primarily purple with a hard, protective shell.
- It has red eyes that peer out from small openings, giving it a vigilant appearance.
- Cascoon is covered in silk threads that help protect it from predators.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Cascoon is typically found in forests, clinging to tree branches or resting on the forest floor.
- It remains motionless, conserving energy for its evolution.
- Cascoon is known for its patience and determination, enduring hardships until it evolves.
- It uses its silk to attach itself securely to a spot while awaiting evolution.
In Battle:
- Cascoon is primarily used as a defensive Pokémon due to its hard shell.
- It relies on moves like Harden to increase its defense.
- While not particularly aggressive, it can use Tackle and Poison Sting to fend off attackers.
- Its ability, Shed Skin, can occasionally heal status conditions, making it slightly more resilient.
Evolution:
- Cascoon evolves from Wurmple starting at level 7.
- It evolves into Dustox starting at level 10.
- The evolution from Wurmple to Cascoon is determined by a hidden personality value.
Interesting Facts:
- Cascoon is one of the two possible evolutions of Wurmple, the other being Silcoon, which evolves into Beautifly.
- It is often mistaken for a rock due to its appearance and immobility.
- Cascoon's patience and resilience are seen as symbolic traits, as it endures its vulnerable stage in anticipation of evolving into Dustox.
- In the Pokémon anime, Cascoon demonstrated its loyalty and determination by protecting its trainer even in its cocoon form.