Kakuna
Bug/Poison-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Beedrill for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kakuna takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 249
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 5 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 246 CP
Kakuna moves
2 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Best | Normal | 35 | 0 | 2.0s | 17.5 | — |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | Normal | 35 | 100 | 0.35 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Kakuna is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kakuna
How to get Kakuna
- Evolve from
- Weedle · 12 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Kakuna knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 373 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 404 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 221 | 253 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 275 | 314 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 221 | 253 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 167 | 191 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 221 | 253 |
Is Kakuna good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kakuna has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (75 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Shadow Kakuna deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 19 |
| Lv 3 | 32 |
| Lv 4 | 45 |
| Lv 5 | 58 |
| Lv 6 | 71 |
| Lv 7 | 84 |
| Lv 8 | 97 |
| Lv 9 | 110 |
| Lv 10 | 123 |
| Lv 11 | 135 |
| Lv 12 | 148 |
| Lv 13 | 160 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 172 |
| Lv 15 | 185 |
| Lv 16 | 197 |
| Lv 17 | 209 |
| Lv 18 | 222 |
| Lv 19 | 234 |
| Lv 20 | 246 |
| Lv 21 | 259 |
| Lv 22 | 271 |
| Lv 23 | 284 |
| Lv 24 | 296 |
| Lv 25 | 308 |
| Lv 26 | 321 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 333 |
| Lv 28 | 345 |
| Lv 29 | 358 |
| Lv 30 | 370 |
| Lv 31 | 376 |
| Lv 32 | 382 |
| Lv 33 | 389 |
| Lv 34 | 395 |
| Lv 35 | 401 |
| Lv 36 | 407 |
| Lv 37 | 413 |
| Lv 38 | 419 |
| Lv 39 | 426 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 432 |
| Lv 41 | 437 |
| Lv 42 | 443 |
| Lv 43 | 448 |
| Lv 44 | 454 |
| Lv 45 | 459 |
| Lv 46 | 465 |
| Lv 47 | 471 |
| Lv 48 | 477 |
| Lv 49 | 482 |
| Lv 50 | 488 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0014
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 10.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0014_POKEMON_KAKUNA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kakuna in Pokemon GO?
Kakuna's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kakuna's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kakuna takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kakuna's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kakuna reaches 488 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 432 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kakuna?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kakuna shows 246 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 308 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Kakuna better than regular Kakuna?
Shadow Kakuna deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Kakuna in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Weedle (12 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kakuna be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kakuna depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.