Kakuna (#014)
Kakuna (#014) is a Bug/Poison-type Cocoon Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Kakuna in Route 24, Route 25, and Viridian Forest; the best odds are in the tall grass of Viridian Forest (39.5%, Lv 4–6). It evolves into Beedrill at level 10. Its best stat is Defense (50), and its base stat total of 180 ranks #148 of 151.

Barely able to move at all, KAKUNA's only real defense is to harden its shell and wait out whatever danger is near.
Where to find Kakuna in Pokémon Red
- Viridian Forest: tall grass, Lv 4–6, 39.5% of encounters.
- Route 24: tall grass, Lv 8, 19.9% of encounters.
- Route 25: tall grass, Lv 9, 19.9% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | #111 of 151 | |
| Attack | 25 | #147 of 151 | |
| Defense | 50 | #108 of 151 | |
| Special | 25 | #144 of 151 | |
| Speed | 35 | #133 of 151 | |
| Total | 180 | #148 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Kakuna
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Flying Psychic Bug Rock |
| ½× (resists) | — |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Grass Fighting |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
TM and HM moves
Kakuna can't learn any TMs or HMs.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Kakuna in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Kakuna in Route 24, Route 25, and Viridian Forest; the best odds are in the tall grass of Viridian Forest (39.5%, Lv 4–6).
What type is Kakuna?
Kakuna is Bug/Poison type. It takes double damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Bug, and Rock.
What level does Kakuna evolve?
Kakuna evolves into Beedrill at level 10.
What moves does Kakuna learn?
Kakuna starts with Harden. It can learn 0 TMs and HMs.
What are Kakuna's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 25, Defense 50, Special 25, Speed 35, for a total of 180.
What's the catch rate of Kakuna?
Kakuna's catch rate is 120 out of 255.