While Kakuna may not be the most thrilling Pokémon to train, its role as a transitional stage in evolution makes it essential for obtaining Beedrill. This guide covers key details on locating Kakuna, evolving it, and understanding its capabilities.
EV yield
Two def
Egg groups
Bug
Catch rate
120 (24.9%)
Gender ratio
Male – 50% Female – 50%
Hidden ability
N/A
Abilities
Shed Skin
Type
Bug, Poison
National Pokédex #
0014
Kakuna’s evolution
Weedle transforms into Kakuna at level 7, which subsequently evolves into Beedrill at level 10. This rapid progression compensates for early-stage limitations common to Bug-type species.
Kakuna’s locations
Gen 9 locations
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Unobtainable
Scarlet / Violet
Unobtainable
Gen 8 locations
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
Evolve Weedle
Isle of Armor
Trade
Sword / Shield
Unobtainable
Gen 7 locations
Let’s Go Pikachu / Let’s Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Evolve Weedle
Sun / Moon
Trade
Gen 6 locations
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone
X / Y
Santalune Forest, Poison Friend Safari
Gen 5 locations
Black 2 / White 2
Evolve Weedle, Trade
Black / White
Route 12, Trade
Gen 4 locations
HeartGold / SoulSilver
National Park, Routes 2, 30, 31, and 47, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest
Platinum
Eterna Forest
Diamond / Pearl
Eterna Forest
Gen 3 locations
XD
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
FireRed / LeafGreen
Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Emerald
Trade
Ruby / Sapphire
Trade
Gen 2 locations
Crystal
Ilex Forest, National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)
Gold / Silver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)
Gen 1 locations
Yellow
Trade
Red / Blue
Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
Kakuna’s base stats
Kakuna’s stat distribution reflects its defensive cocoon phase:
HP – 45
Attack – 25
Defense – 50
Sp. Atk – 25
Sp. Def – 25
Speed – 35
Kakuna’s type strengths and weaknesses
Immune
N/A
Resistant
Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison
Weak
Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
Normal damage
Electric, Dark, Dragon, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Steel, Water
