Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Kakuna's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Cocoon Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Defense EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Kakuna Weakness
Type-wise, Kakuna takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Kakuna's physical bulk (base 50 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x228-270%KO Psybeam 2x153-180%KO | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x88-105%KO Peck 2x55-68% | ||
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x107-128%KO Pluck 2x107-128%KO Ancient Power 2x113-133%KO Rock Throw 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x74-89% Wing Attack 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x94-111%KO Rollout 2x46-56% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x94-111%KO Peck 2x56-67% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x105-125%KO Pluck 2x105-125%KO Ancient Power 2x118-140%KO Rock Throw 2x88-105%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x73-87% Wing Attack 2x102-120%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x88-105%KO Air Cutter 2x97-115%KO Peck 2x55-65% | ||
 Tranquill Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Tranquill builds →Air Cutter 2x93-110%KO Gust 2x63-75% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x151-178%KO Fire Fang 2x132-157%KO Incinerate 2x65-78% Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x103-122%KO Pluck 2x103-122%KO Ancient Power 2x114-135%KO Rock Tomb 2x103-122%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x71-84% Wing Attack 2x99-117%KO Ancient Power 2x96-113%KO Rock Tomb 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x236-278%KO Psybeam 2x155-183%KO Air Cutter 2x143-170%KO Gust 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x159-188%KO Fire Fang 2x137-162%KO Incinerate 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x150-177%KO Fire Fang 2x72-85% Wing Attack 2x101-119%KO Ancient Power 2x97-115%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x108-127%KO Pluck 2x108-127%KO Ancient Power 2x114-135%KO Rock Tomb 2x108-127%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x290-342%KO Dream Eater 2x241-285%KO Fly 2x97-115%KO Psybeam 2x159-188%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x51-62% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x155-183%KO Fire Fang 2x76-90% Wing Attack 2x105-124%KO Ancient Power 2x102-121%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x110-131%KO Pluck 2x110-131%KO Ancient Power 2x117-138%KO Aerial Ace 2x110-131%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x301-355%KO Dream Eater 2x252-297%KO Fly 2x99-117%KO Psybeam 2x163-193%KO | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x167-197%KO Air Slash 2x134-159%KO Air Cutter 2x108-128%KO Aerial Ace 2x110-131%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x82-97% Rock Tomb 2x55-66% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x129-153%KO Wing Attack 2x103-122%KO Pluck 2x103-122%KO Ancient Power 2x114-134%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x118-140%KO Fly 2x146-172%KO Rock Slide 2x122-144%KO Fire Fang 2x71-83% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x295-347%KO Dream Eater 2x247-291%KO Fly 2x93-109%KO Psybeam 2x161-191%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Shieldon builds →Fire Blast 2x92-108%KO Rock Slide 2x64-75% Ancient Power 2x76-91% Rock Tomb 2x50-59% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Litwick builds →Fire Blast 2x189-222%KO Inferno 2x172-203%KO Dream Eater 2x115-135%KO Flame Burst 2x122-144%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x133-157%KO Wing Attack 2x107-126%KO Pluck 2x107-126%KO Ancient Power 2x118-140%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x121-143%KO Fly 2x150-177%KO Rock Slide 2x126-149%KO Fire Fang 2x72-86% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x303-357%KO Dream Eater 2x254-300%KO Fly 2x97-114%KO Air Slash 2x191-226%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Shieldon builds →Fire Blast 2x95-112%KO Rock Slide 2x65-77% Ancient Power 2x80-94% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Litwick builds →Fire Blast 2x196-231%KO Inferno 2x179-211%KO Dream Eater 2x119-141%KO Flame Burst 2x126-149%KO | ||
In Black & White, Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (245-288%). Reuniclus's Psychic also KOs at 280-330%.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Terrakion builds →Close Combat36-43% Stone Edge 2x245-288%KO | ||
 Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Reuniclus builds →Focus Blast31-36% Psychic 2x280-330%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Kakuna View Gliscor builds →Earthquake77-91% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Kakuna sits between Weedle and Beedrill in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. 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
Breeding
Breed with Kakuna to get Weedle eggs easily using 65 partners from the Bug egg group.
Black & White Kakuna Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
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Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug Bite and Poison Sting for Kakuna, with limited coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Kakuna in Black & White
decent spawn rates for Kakuna across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Kakuna in Black & White
Step 1Obtain Weedle
Step 2Kakuna ✓Route 12Grass Lv.48 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 12Grass Lv.58 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Kakuna Guide
Kakuna evolves into Beedrill at level 10. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 205 BST.
Kakuna evolves into Beedrill at level 10. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Black & White, For a casual playthrough, Kakuna works as a placeholder. Bug/Poison coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Beedrill. That's where the stats start mattering.
Kakuna is catchable in Black & White. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Kakuna appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Kakuna have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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