#0014 · Gen 1 · 205 BST
Kakuna
A starter-form Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Shed Skin.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/40/63/40/40/49
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/84/112/84/84/95
Abilities
The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Kakuna
Kakuna is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 205. A starter-form Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Shed Skin.
Best stat: Defense (50 base)
Kakuna's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 25 base Attack and 35 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Shed Skin
How to use Kakuna competitively
Open the damage calculator with Kakuna selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Kakuna appears in the species dropdown. Drop Kakuna into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0014 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Bug / Poison |
| Abilities | Shed Skin |
| Base Stat Total | 205 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 25 / 50 / 25 / 25 / 35 |