kakuna

Kakuna is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Bug / Poison

Abilities:

• Shed Skin: Has a 30% chance of healing from a status condition at the end of each turn.
• Hidden Ability - None

Physical Characteristics:

• Kakuna resembles a yellow cocoon with a hard, shiny exterior.
• It has a segmented, protective shell with a distinct V-shaped ridge running down the middle.
• Its eyes are narrow and fierce-looking, giving it a perpetually angry appearance.
• It remains mostly immobile as it prepares for evolution.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Kakuna is often found hanging from tree branches in forests.
• It is generally inactive but capable of occasional twitching.
• As a transitional stage, it focuses energy on evolving rather than movement or feeding.
• Prefers shaded areas to avoid predators during its vulnerable cocoon stage.

In Battle:

• Primarily a defensive Pokémon, relying on its ability to endure attacks.
• Known for its move Harden, which increases its Defense.
• Not typically used for aggressive strategies, but can stall opponents.
• Struggles against Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock types due to its dual weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Weedle starting at level 7.
• Evolves into Beedrill starting at level 10.

Interesting Facts:

• Despite its cocoon-like appearance, Kakuna is capable of small movements to ward off threats.
• Its internal structure is busy developing into a Beedrill, readying its wings and stingers.
• In the early Pokémon games, it was one of the first Bug-type Pokémon trainers encountered.
• The name "Kakuna" is derived from "cocoon," reflecting its transitional lifecycle stage.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can onlyharden its shell to protect itself from predators.
• Blue: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can onlyharden its shell to protect itself from predators.
• Yellow: Able to move only slightly. When endangered, itmay stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
• Gold: Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. Itcan extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
• Silver: From this form, it will grow into an adult. As itsbody becomes soft­ er, the external shell hardens.
• Crystal: Nearly incapable of movement, it leans againststout trees while waiting for its evolution.
• Ruby: KAKUNA remains virtually immobile as it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it is extremely busy as itprepares for its coming evolution. This is evident from how hot the shell becomes to the touch.
• Sapphire: KAKUNA remains virtually immobile as it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it is extremely busy as itprepares for its coming evolution. This is evident from how hot the shell becomes to the touch.
• Emerald: It remains virtually immobile while it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it busily prepares for evolution. This is evident from how hot its shell becomes.
• Firered: This Pokémon is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
• Leafgreen: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
• Diamond: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
• Pearl: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
• Platinum: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
• Heartgold: Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
• Soulsilver: From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
• Black: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
• White: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
• Black-2: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
• White-2: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
• X: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
• Y: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
• Omega-Ruby: Kakuna remains virtually immobile as it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it is extremely busy as it prepares for its coming evolution. This is evident from how hot the shell becomes to the touch.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Kakuna remains virtually immobile as it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it is extremely busy as it prepares for its coming evolution. This is evident from how hot the shell becomes to the touch.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.