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Kakuna: Weakness, Best Moveset & Builds
Kakuna is a balanced Pokémon, led by its Defense (50) and HP (45), with a base stat total of 205.
Build a team with KakunaWhat is Kakuna weak to?
How much damage Kakuna takes from each attacking type.
Kakuna takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It resists Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, Grass.
Best moveset for Kakuna
Kakuna has no significant ranked usage this month, so here are its strongest attacking options by type coverage:
- Bug BiteBug60
- ElectrowebElectric55
Best nature for Kakuna
Careful or Bold. Kakuna's mixed stats mean the best nature depends on the set: boost whichever defense or attacking stat your build leans on.
Abilities
- Shed SkinThis Pokemon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
Evolution line
Full learnset (5 moves; tap to expand)
Kakuna is not obtainable in Scarlet/Violet, so this is its National Dex movepool.
| Move | Type | Power | Acc. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100% | Physical |
| Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95% | Special |
| Harden | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Iron Defense | Steel | - | - | Status |
| String Shot | Bug | - | 95% | Status |