Kakuna

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 35). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

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

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

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.

• Shed Skin

  Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

1. #0013WeedleBugPoison
   1. Level 7#0014KakunaBugPoison
      1. Level 10#0015BeedrillBugPoison

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!

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

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

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

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Official artwork

Official art

Red & Green art

Red & Blue art

Dream World art

3D models

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3D model (animated)

Generation I

Red & Green (Japan)

Red & Blue

Yellow

Yellow (Game Boy Color)

Generation II

Gold

Silver

▶Crystal

Generation III

Ruby & Sapphire

▶Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

Generation IV

▶Diamond & Pearl

▶Platinum

▶HeartGold & SoulSilver

Generation V

▶Black & White

Generation VI

X & Y

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII

▶Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Generation VIII · animated models

▶Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Generation IX · animated models

▶Legends: Z-A

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)