Kakunain Pokémon SoulGold
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 3 encounter locations.
Heals the body by shedding.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (3)
Level Up Moves (2)
Pre-evolution-only Moves (3)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Kakuna cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison StingLevel: 1(Weedle · Level 1)Poison Sting | poison | PWR15 | ACC100 | PP35 | |||
| A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | |||||||
| String ShotLevel: 1(Weedle · Level 1)String Shot | bug | PWR0 | ACC95 | PP40 | |||
| Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | |||||||
| Bug BiteLevel: 9(Weedle · Level 9)Bug Bite | bug | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect. | |||||||
Type Summary
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.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Kakuna, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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