Type matchups
Damage Kakuna takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Poison type, Kakuna has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 25
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 25
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 205
Kakuna has a base stat total of 205, higher than 1% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (50). Its Attack (25) and Sp. Atk (25) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 50 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Kakuna's only ability is Shed Skin.
How to beat Kakuna
Kakuna takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Kakuna's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Kakuna's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Kakuna's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Kakuna is the middle stage of its line (Weedle → Kakuna → Beedrill): it evolves from Weedle and into Beedrill.
Best counters to Kakuna
Other Bug/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Kakuna weak to?
As a Bug/Poison type, Kakuna takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Kakuna resistant to?
Kakuna resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Kakuna?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Kakuna with super-effective attacks.