Kakuna

Species

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“From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.” — Kakuna's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Kakuna^{(JPJapanese: コクーン

Romaji: Cocoon)} is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Kakuna is a yellow, insect cocoon-like Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes with glowing white pupils. It has two scythe-like arms in the middle of its body. When it comes close to evolving, its body gives off heat that makes it warm to the touch. Kakuna remains virtually immobile and waits for evolution, often hanging from tree branches by long strands of silk. When attacked, however, it can extend its poison barbs. Kakuna nests in temperate forests and misty wooded areas. Occasionally, it will also nest at the mouth of tunnels and caves, as seen in Pokémon Snap.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In other languages[]

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Kakuna	Kakuna is a corruption of cocoon
Japanese	コクーン Cocoon	From コクーン kokūn(Cocoon)
French	Coconfort	From cocon(Cocoon) and fort/château-fort(fortified castle)
Spanish	Kakuna	Same as English name
German	Kokuna	From Kokon(Cocoon)
Italian	Kakuna	Same as the English name
Korean	딱충이 Ttakchungi	From 딱딱하다 ttakttakhada(To be hard), 충 chung(insect) and 이 i(diminutive suffixe)
Mandarin Chinese	鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 Tiěkékūn	From 鐵殼 tiěké(iron shell) and 昆蟲 kūnchóng(insect).
Cantonese Chinese	鐵殼蛹 Tithokyúng	Literally "Iron shell pupa"

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title	Entry

First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Pokémon Yellow	Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Pokémon Stadium	Because it is virtually motionless, it may appear dead. Inside, however, a new body is being made.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Pokémon Silver	From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Pokémon Crystal	Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	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.
Pokémon Sapphire	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.
Pokémon Emerald	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.
Pokémon FireRed	This Pokémon is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon Pearl	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon Platinum	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon HeartGold	Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Pokémon SoulSilver	From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon White	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon Black 2	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon White 2	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Pokémon Y	While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.

Game locations[]

Title	Location(s)
Pokémon Red	Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
Pokémon Blue	Route 25, Viridian Forest
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Tu/Th/Sa
Pokémon Silver	Routes 2, 30, and 31, National Park, Ilex Forest National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Tu/Th/Sa Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, Route 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 (Headbutt)
Pokémon Crystal	Ilex Forest, National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Tu/Th/Sa Ilex Forest (Headbutt)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Pokémon LeafGreen	Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum	Eterna Forest (LeafGreen)
Pokémon HeartGold	National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest National Park (Bug-Catching Contest) Route 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Route 12
Pokémon Black 2	Evolve Weedle
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Santalune Forest, Friend Safari (Poison)
Pokémon Y	Friend Safari (Poison)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Safari Zone (hidden Pokémon*)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Safari Zone (hidden Pokémon*)