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.
To avoid detection by its enemies, it hides motionlessly beneath large leaves and in the gaps of branches. It also attaches dead leaves to its body for camouflage.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift | ||
Taillow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Taillow builds →Wing Attack 2x64-75% Peck 2x39-48% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Torchic builds →Rock Tomb 2x41-50% Ember 2x75-89% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x74-87% Peck 2x46-55% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x180-213%KO Ember 2x83-99% Fire Spin 2x74-87% | ||
Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Swellow builds →Wing Attack 2x76-91% Peck 2x46-55% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x75-89% Peck 2x47-56% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x260-307%KO Flamethrower 2x181-215%KO Ember 2x84-100%KO Fire Spin 2x72-85% | ||
Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Swellow builds →Wing Attack 2x78-93% Peck 2x47-56% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x112-133%KO Air Cutter 2x77-91% Aerial Ace 2x77-91% Peck 2x47-56% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x270-317%KO Flamethrower 2x186-220%KO Ember 2x85-101%KO Fire Spin 2x77-91% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Tropius builds →Fly 2x98-115%KO Aerial Ace 2x67-80% Gust 2x47-56% | ||
Swellow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Swellow builds →Fly 2x115-136%KO Wing Attack 2x79-94% Aerial Ace 2x79-94% Peck 2x47-56% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x77-91% Aerial Ace 2x77-91% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x112-132%KO Air Cutter 2x75-88% Aerial Ace 2x75-88% Peck 2x44-53% | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x142-168%KO Aerial Ace 2x97-115%KO Peck 2x57-68% | ||
Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Xatu builds →Fly 2x105-124%KO Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Peck 2x42-50% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x272-321%KO Fire Blast 2x229-271%KO Flamethrower 2x189-224%KO Ember 2x87-103%KO | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Tropius builds →Fly 2x97-115%KO Aerial Ace 2x67-79% Gust 2x44-53% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x112-132%KO Air Cutter 2x75-88% Aerial Ace 2x75-88% Peck 2x44-53% | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Dodrio builds →Fly 2x142-168%KO Aerial Ace 2x97-115%KO Peck 2x57-68% | ||
Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Xatu builds →Fly 2x105-124%KO Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Peck 2x42-50% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x272-321%KO Fire Blast 2x229-271%KO Flamethrower 2x189-224%KO Ember 2x87-103%KO | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Tropius builds →Fly 2x97-115%KO Aerial Ace 2x67-79% Gust 2x44-53% | ||
In Emerald, Charizard can KO Cascoon with Fire Blast (362-426%). Gyarados's Earthquake hits Cascoon for 39-46%. Regirock's Explosion also KOs at 167-196%.
Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x362-426%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Gyarados builds →Earthquake39-46% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cascoon View Regirock builds →Explosion167-196%KO Rock Slide 2x151-178%KO Superpower40-47% | ||
Emerald 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
Emerald Cascoon Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.
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 Emerald
A few locations for Cascoon with moderate rates across early-game routes. 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 Emerald
To get Cascoon, start by catching Wurmple through walking encounters at Lv. 2-6. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WurmpleRoute 101Grass Lv.2-3 Route45%EarlyRoute 102Grass Lv.3-4 Route30%EarlyPetalburg WoodsGrass Lv.5-6 Forest25%EarlyRoute 104Grass Lv.4-5 Route20%Early
Step 2Cascoon ✓Petalburg WoodsGrass Lv.5 Forest10%Earlyor 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 Emerald, 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 Emerald. 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
