Stats & Training
Defense and HP carry most of Cascoon's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Defense EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It is hot inside its cocoon. All the cells in its body create the energy for it to evolve.
Encased within its tough cocoon, it endures attacks. It never forgets the appearance of its foes.
Cascoon Weakness
Cascoon is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Cascoon's physical bulk (base 55 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x169-200%KO Ember 2x67-79% | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Doduo Normal | D | |
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x157-186%KO Ember 2x60-71% | ||
Combee Bug | D | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Murkrow builds →Wing Attack 2x75-90% Pluck 2x75-90% Peck 2x47-55% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x187-220%KO Flame Wheel 2x67-80% Ember 2x72-85% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Staravia builds →Wing Attack 2x67-80% Pluck 2x67-80% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x122-144%KO Fly 2x80-95% Pluck 2x54-65% Peck 2x35-42% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x115-137%KO Wing Attack 2x80-95% Pluck 2x80-95% Peck 2x48-57% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Golbat builds →Fly 2x113-133%KO Wing Attack 2x77-91% Air Cutter 2x103-122%KO Pluck 2x77-91% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x186-220%KO Flamethrower 2x154-182%KO Ember 2x71-84% Fire Spin 2x61-72% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x122-144%KO Fly 2x80-95% Aerial Ace 2x54-65% Pluck 2x54-65% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x115-137%KO Wing Attack 2x80-95% Aerial Ace 2x80-95% Pluck 2x80-95% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Golbat builds →Fly 2x113-133%KO Wing Attack 2x77-91% Air Cutter 2x103-122%KO Aerial Ace 2x77-91% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x186-220%KO Flamethrower 2x154-182%KO Ember 2x71-84% Fire Spin 2x61-72% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x71-84% Gust 2x96-114%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x120-142%KO Fly 2x78-94% Air Slash 2x156-184%KO Aerial Ace 2x55-65% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x115-135%KO Wing Attack 2x76-90% Aerial Ace 2x76-90% Pluck 2x76-90% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Golbat builds →Fly 2x110-129%KO Wing Attack 2x73-87% Air Cutter 2x101-119%KO Aerial Ace 2x73-87% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x181-213%KO Flamethrower 2x147-174%KO Ember 2x68-81% Fire Spin 2x60-71% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x68-81% Gust 2x96-113%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x119-141%KO Fly 2x79-93% Air Slash 2x155-183%KO Aerial Ace 2x53-63% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x114-135%KO Wing Attack 2x76-90% Aerial Ace 2x76-90% Pluck 2x76-90% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Golbat builds →Fly 2x107-126%KO Wing Attack 2x73-87% Air Cutter 2x99-117%KO Aerial Ace 2x73-87% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x181-213%KO Flamethrower 2x147-174%KO Ember 2x68-81% Fire Spin 2x61-72% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x66-78% Gust 2x94-111%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x116-137%KO Fly 2x76-90% Air Slash 2x152-179%KO Aerial Ace 2x52-62% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x111-132%KO Wing Attack 2x76-90% Aerial Ace 2x76-90% Pluck 2x76-90% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Golbat builds →Fly 2x107-126%KO Wing Attack 2x71-84% Air Cutter 2x97-115%KO Aerial Ace 2x71-84% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x179-210%KO Flamethrower 2x145-171%KO Ember 2x66-79% Fire Spin 2x59-70% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x64-76% Gust 2x93-109%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x118-140%KO Fly 2x78-93% Air Slash 2x161-190%KO Aerial Ace 2x53-63% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x117-138%KO Wing Attack 2x78-93% Aerial Ace 2x78-93% Pluck 2x78-93% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Golbat builds →Fly 2x110-130%KO Wing Attack 2x74-88% Air Cutter 2x106-125%KO Aerial Ace 2x74-88% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Chatot builds →Fly 2x95-113%KO Chatter 2x148-175%KO Aerial Ace 2x63-75% Pluck 2x63-75% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Ponyta builds →Flare Blitz 2x153-180%KO Fire Blast 2x191-225%KO Flamethrower 2x157-185%KO Bounce 2x73-87% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Cascoon for 35-41%. Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Stone Edge (189-223%). Charizard's Flamethrower also KOs at 385-453%.
Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Gliscor builds →Earthquake35-41% Ice Fang30-36% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake32-37% Stone Edge 2x189-223%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x322-378%KO Flamethrower 2x385-453%KO | ||
Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Staraptor builds →Close Combat41-49% U Turn49-57% Double Edge124-147%KO | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
From here, Cascoon's line branches into Silcoon and Cascoon. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. Defense has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 190 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Diamond & Pearl Cascoon Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
Not a lot to pick from. Cascoon gets Bug STAB for same-type damage, and Poison and Normal coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Cascoon in Diamond & Pearl
A solid number of locations for Cascoon with decent spawn rates across early-game areas. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Cascoon in Diamond & Pearl
To get Cascoon, start by catching Wurmple through headbutt and walking encounters at Lv. 5-15. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WurmpleEterna ForestPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 ForestCommonEarlyEterna ForestDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 ForestCommonEarlyFloaroma MeadowPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15CommonEarlyFloaroma MeadowDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15CommonEarlyFuego IronworksPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantCommonEarlyFuego IronworksDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantCommonEarlyRoute 205 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 205 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 205 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 205 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 206PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 206DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 207PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 207DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 208PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 208DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 209PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 209DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 210 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 210 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 210 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 210 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 211 - EastPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 211 - EastDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 212 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 212 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 212 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 212 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 213PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 213DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 214PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 214DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 215PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 215DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 218PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 218DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 221PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 221DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 222DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 222PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyValley WindworksDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantCommonEarlyValley WindworksPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantCommonEarlyEterna ForestDiamondGrass Lv.10-11 ForestCommonEarlyMorning/dayEterna ForestPearlGrass Lv.10-11 ForestCommonEarlyMorning/dayEterna ForestDiamondGrass Lv.10-11 ForestUncommonEarlyNightEterna ForestPearlGrass Lv.10-11 ForestUncommonEarlyNight
Step 2Cascoon ✓Eterna ForestHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 ForestUncommonEarlyFloaroma MeadowHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15UncommonEarlyFuego IronworksHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantUncommonEarlyRoute 205 - NorthHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 205 - SouthHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 206Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 207Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 208Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 209Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 210 - NorthHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 210 - SouthHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 211 - EastHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 212 - NorthHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 212 - SouthHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 213Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 214Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 215Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 218Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 221Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 222Honey tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteUncommonEarlyValley WindworksHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantUncommonEarlyEterna ForestGrass Lv.10 ForestUncommonEarlyor evolve from Wurmple (Step 1)
Cascoon Guide
Cascoon evolves into Dustox at level 10. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 205 BST.
Cascoon evolves into Dustox at level 10. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For Diamond & Pearl, you can run Cascoon through the first few routes without issues. 205 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Beautifly as fast as you can.
Cascoon is catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Cascoon spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
