Kakuna

Physiology
Kakuna is a yellow, cone-shaped cocoon Pokémon. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes. When a Kakuna comes close to evolving, its body gives off heat that makes it warm to the touch.

Gender differences
None.

Special abilities
Kakuna is usually only able to harden its shell in order to defend itself. However, Kakuna is capable of moving its poisonous barb if a situation calls for it.

Behavior
Kakuna mostly stay still and wait for evolution often hanging from tree branches by long strands of silk.

Habitat
Kakuna nest in forests and misty wooded areas. Occasionally they will also nest at the mouths of tunnels and caves. Kakuna populate Kanto, Johto , and occasionally parts of Sinnoh as well.

Diet
Kakuna normally doesn't eat anything. It endures hunger until it is time for Kakuna to evolve.

Major appearances
Kakuna appeared a few times while Ash was in the Viridian Forest. When his Metapod was captured by Beedrill, it was kept near a hive of Kakuna.

Pokémon Adventures
Kakuna's first appearance is a cameo in '' Bulbasaur, Come Home! '' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Also, Bugsy uses two Kakuna on his team.

Type effectiveness
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