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Kakuna is a Bug- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Kakuna has a maximum CP of 488. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Kakuna is Bug Bite and Struggle.
Raid Attacker
Kakuna takes increased damage from:
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Rock160.0%
Kakuna takes reduced damage from:
Fighting39.1%
Grass39.1%
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. | Bug Bite |  Struggle | 2.00 | 2.73 | 18.5 |
| 2. | Poison Sting | Struggle | 1.94 | 2.65 | 17.9 |
Bug Bite
5
6
0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Poison Sting460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Struggle3502.0s| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 0 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Kakuna can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Kakuna can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Kakuna maxes out at 488 CP. Raid catches are 216 to 246 CP, or 270 to 308 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 162 to 185 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 488 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 162 CP - 185 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 216 CP - 246 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 216 CP - 246 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 270 CP - 308 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Kakuna’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 CP | 2 | 19 CP | 3 | 32 CP |
| 4 | 45 CP | 5 | 58 CP | 6 | 71 CP |
| 7 | 84 CP | 8 | 97 CP | 9 | 110 CP |
| 10 | 123 CP | 11 | 135 CP | 12 | 148 CP |
| 13 | 160 CP | 14 | 172 CP | 15 | 185 CP |
| 16 | 197 CP | 17 | 209 CP | 18 | 222 CP |
| 19 | 234 CP | 20 | 246 CP | 21 | 259 CP |
| 22 | 271 CP | 23 | 284 CP | 24 | 296 CP |
| 25 | 308 CP | 26 | 321 CP | 27 | 333 CP |
| 28 | 345 CP | 29 | 358 CP | 30 | 370 CP |
| 31 | 376 CP | 32 | 382 CP | 33 | 389 CP |
| 34 | 395 CP | 35 | 401 CP | 36 | 407 CP |
| 37 | 413 CP | 38 | 419 CP | 39 | 426 CP |
| 40 | 432 CP | 41 | 437 CP | 42 | 443 CP |
| 43 | 448 CP | 44 | 454 CP | 45 | 459 CP |
| 46 | 465 CP | 47 | 471 CP | 48 | 477 CP |
| 49 | 482 CP | 50 | 488 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Kakuna’s Bug and Poison-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Kakuna.
Bug PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #14 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 10 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  5 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Weedle |
|  Kakuna |
| Kakuna |
|  Beedrill |
| Beedrill |
|  Mega Beedrill |
Kakuna’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Mega Beedrill
Shadow Weedle
Shadow Kakuna
Shadow BeedrillThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.29 m | 0.3 m | 0.6 m | 0.9 m | 1.05 m |
Kakuna's height ranges from 0.294 m to 1.05 m, with the average being 0.6 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.294 m1′00″ | 0.3 m1′00″ |
| XS | 0.3 m1′00″ | 0.45 m1′06″ |
| M | 0.45 m1′06″ | 0.75 m2′06″ |
| XL | 0.75 m2′06″ | 0.9 m2′11″ |
| XXL | 0.9 m2′11″ | 1.05 m3′05″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Kakuna from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Kakuna. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators. |
| Yellow | Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy. |
| Gold | Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked. |
| Silver | From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes soft er, the external shell hardens. |
| Crystal | Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution. |
| Ruby, 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. |
| 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. |
| FireRed | This POKéMON is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own. |
| LeafGreen | Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. |
| HeartGold | Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked. |
| SoulSilver | From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens. |
| X | Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger. |
| Y | While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy. |
Kakuna’s best moves are Bug Bite and Struggle, for 2.73 DPS and 18.5 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.
Kakuna tops out at 432 CP at Level 40 and 488 CP at Level 50.
Kakuna can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Kakuna cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Kakuna: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.
Regular Kakuna
Shiny Kakuna
