Kakuna

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 35); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

At max Speed, Kakuna outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
22. 95Kakuna · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
27. 87Kakuna · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
33. 55Kakuna · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

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Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Category

Cocoon Pokémon

Debut

Kanto · Red & Green (JP)

Color

Yellow

Shape

Squiggle

Habitat

Forest

Pal Park area

Forest

1. While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.

   Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

2. Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.

   LeafGreen · X

3. This Pokémon is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.

   FireRed

4. 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.

   Emerald

5. 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.

   Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

6. Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.

   Crystal

7. From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.

   Silver · SoulSilver

8. Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.

   Gold · HeartGold

9. Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.

   Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!Read

10. Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English

Kakuna

Japanese

コクーン

Japanese (romaji)

Cocoon

Korean

딱충이

Chinese (Traditional)

鐵殼蛹

Chinese (Simplified)

铁壳蛹

French

Coconfort

German

Kokuna

Spanish

Kakuna

Italian

Kakuna

EV yield

2 Def

Catch rate

120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Base friendship

70

Base experience

72

Growth rate

Medium

Egg groups

Bug

Gender

♂ 50%♀ 50%

Hatch time

15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Evolves from Weedle: Level 7.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.