Pokémon type
Bug
Poison
Kakuna
#14 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Kakuna
The best moves for Kakuna are Bug Bite and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Poison Sting and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
Return
Purified
1.86DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Weedle family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Kakuna evolves from Weedle for 12 Candy, and into Beedrill for 50 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Beedrill.
- Evolving Mega Beedrill costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Kakuna, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Kakuna is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Weedle. It is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Kakuna's best moveset is Bug Bite & Return and it has a Max CP of 488. Kakuna evolves into Beedrill.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Struggle | 35 | – | – |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.4 | 130% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.1 | 120% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
2.6 | 100% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.6 | 100% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
2.6 | 99% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.3 | 88% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Kakuna?
Kakuna is weak to , Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Kakuna is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Kakuna counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
46 |
| Defense |
|
75 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 10 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
185 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
246 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
370 |
|
Level 40 |
432 |
|
Level 50 |
488 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 308 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 401 |