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Kakunain Pokémon SoulGold

bugpoison

Pokédex Entry

Cocoon Pokémon

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.

Kakuna in Pokémon SoulGold

Kakuna is #14 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its bug/poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 4 encounter locations.

Type
BugPoison
Dex
#014
Abilities

Heals the body by shedding.

Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
bug
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
120
pokeball
Poké Ball10.9%
greatball
Great Ball14.9%
ultraball
Ultra Ball19.0%
Base Exp
72
EV Yield
2 Defense
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
fire ×2flying ×2psychic ×2rock ×2
Resists
grass ×0.25fighting ×0.25poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

How to Obtain

Look for Kakuna in Ilex Forest (rare), in National Park Bug Contest (rare), and in National Park Normal (rare). Wild ones range from level 11 to 17.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (2)

HardenLevel: 0normal
0030
Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
HardenLevel: 1normal
0030
Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.

Type Summary

4
Weaknesses
5
Resistances
0
Immunities
9
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Kakuna. Use these types to counter it effectively.

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Kakuna resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

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