Its design appears to be based on the pupa stage of a bee (more specifically, the common honeybee pupa).
Kakuna is a corruption of cocoon.
Cocoon is literally cocoon.
No: 014
English Name: Kakuna
Japanese Name: Kokun
Generation: 1
Type: Bug, Poison
Species: Cocoon Pokémon
Abilities: Shed Skin
Evolution: Weedle > Kakuna > Beedrill
Kakuna is a yellow, cocoon Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes. It has two scythe-like arms in the middle of its body. When it comes close to evolving, its body gives off heat that makes it warm to the touch. Kakuna remains virtually immobile and waits for evolution often hanging from tree branches by long strands of silk. When attacked, however, it can extend its poison barbs. Kakuna nests in forests and misty wooded areas. Occasionally, it will also nest at the mouths of tunnels and caves, as seen in Pokémon Snap.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Pokemon Blue: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
Pokemon Yellow: Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.
Pokemon Stadium: Because it is virtually motionless, it may appear dead. Inside, however, a new body is being made.
Pokemon Gold: Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Pokemon Silver: From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Pokemon Crystal: Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its evolution.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: This Pokémon is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Pokemon Diamond: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokemon Pearl: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokemon Platinum: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokemon HeartGold: Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.
Pokemon SoulSilver: From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.
Pokemon Black: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokemon White: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokemon Black 2: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
pokemon White 2: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokemon X: Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.
Pokemon Y: While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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