Kakuna
Diamond/PearlPlatinum

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.

Evolution Chain

weedle
Weedle
Level 7
kakuna
Kakuna
Level 10
beedrill
Beedrill

Pokédex Data

Classification Cocoon Pokémon
Height 0.6 m (1'12")
Weight 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Abilities

Game Locations

  • Eterna Forest Area
  • Ilex Forest Area
  • Johto Route 30 Area
  • Johto Route 31 Area
  • Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
  • Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
  • National Park Area
  • Viridian Forest Area

Training

EV Yield +2 defense
Catch Rate 120
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate medium
Gender Ratio
Egg Groups Bug

Learned Moves

Level Up Moves

Diamond/Pearl
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
7 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
Platinum
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
7 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
7 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.

Tutor Moves

Platinum
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
Iron Defense
15 Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
Bug Bite
60 100% 20 If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
Iron Defense
15 Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
String Shot
95% 40 Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.

Base Stats

Hp 45
Attack 25
Defense 50
Sp. Atk 25
Sp. Def 25
Speed 35
Total 205

Type Defenses

(vs. Gen 6+ rules)

2x
0.25x
0.25x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
2x
0.5x