Type matchups
Damage Cascoon takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Cascoon has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 35
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 25
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 15
- Total
- 205
Cascoon has a base stat total of 205, higher than 1% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (55). With Attack (35) well above Sp. Atk (25), it works best as a physical attacker. At 15 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 55 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Cascoon's only ability is Shed Skin.
How to beat Cascoon
Cascoon takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Cascoon is the middle stage of its line (Wurmple → Silcoon or Cascoon → Beautifly or Dustox): it evolves from Wurmple and into Beautifly or Dustox.
Best counters to Cascoon
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Cascoon weak to?
As a Bug type, Cascoon takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Cascoon resistant to?
Cascoon resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Cascoon?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Cascoon with super-effective attacks.