Pokemon Guide
Cascoon is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. This guide covers Cascoon’s stats, best moves, ability, evolution from Wurmple, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general Pokemon game information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Cascoon guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Cascoon is one of Wurmple’s middle evolutions and the direct pre-evolution of Dustox. It is a Bug-type Pokemon known for its hard cocoon body, patient defensive style and role as a short transitional evolution.
Competitive Overview
Cascoon is usually not a serious competitive Pokemon because it is a middle-stage cocoon Pokemon with very limited offensive pressure and a small movepool.
Cascoon’s main value is defensive flavor and its Shed Skin ability. In standard play, most trainers evolve it into Dustox quickly for better stats, typing and move access.
Here are the key facts to know about Cascoon, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Cascoon
National Dex
#0268
Type
Bug
Species
Cocoon Pokemon
Height
2’04” / 0.7 m
70 cm
Weight
25.4 lbs / 11.5 kg
11.5 kg
Abilities
Shed Skin
Cascoon has modest stats with its best stat being Defense. It is mainly designed as a short evolutionary bridge between Wurmple and Dustox.
Cascoon has a very limited movepool across Pokemon games, but these moves and tutor options represent its most useful or recognizable choices when available.
Cascoon’s signature defensive level-up move, raising its Defense during battle.
A Bug-type option available through move tutors in some games.
A situational tutor or special format option that can lower the target’s Speed when available.
A classic Bug-type support move associated with cocoon and early Bug-type Pokemon.
A basic physical attack tied to the Wurmple line in several games.
A defensive-style move that fits Cascoon’s role when available through broader move access.
A useful defensive move that can help scout attacks in games where it is available.
A recovery option that can restore HP in games where Cascoon has access through transfer or special move rules.
Use the section below to view Cascoon’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Cascoon is a Bug-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves while giving it resistances to Fighting, Ground and Grass.
Type
Bug
Weaknesses
Fire, Flying, Rock
Resistances
Fighting, Ground, Grass
Immunity
None
Cascoon has one main ability that reflects its cocoon-like defensive nature.
Gives Cascoon a chance to heal a major status condition at the end of each turn.
Cascoon evolves from Wurmple starting at Level 7 depending on Wurmple’s hidden evolution value. Cascoon evolves into Dustox at Level 10.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Wurmple at Level 7 based on Wurmple’s evolution value
Stage 3
Evolves from Cascoon at Level 10
Cascoon’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, it is caught directly in early forest areas or obtained by evolving Wurmple at Level 7.
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Cascoon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Cascoon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Cascoon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Cascoon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Cascoon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Cascoon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Petalburg Woods. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Petalburg Woods. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Petalburg Woods. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Wurmple at Level 7 based on Wurmple’s evolution value. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221 and 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks and Valley Windworks. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 205 and Eterna Forest. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
National Park Bug-Catching Contest. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
National Park Bug-Catching Contest. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Wurmple at Level 7 based on Wurmple’s evolution value. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Petalburg Woods. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Petalburg Woods. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Wurmple at Level 7 based on Wurmple’s evolution value. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Eterna Forest, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern and Sunlit Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
The Heartwood and Floaro Gardens. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Cascoon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Cascoon. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Cascoon is a Bug-type Pokemon.
Cascoon is weak to Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves.
Cascoon evolves from Wurmple at Level 7 based on Wurmple’s hidden evolution value. Cascoon evolves into Dustox at Level 10.
Cascoon’s ability is Shed Skin.
Cascoon’s best moves often include Harden, Bug Bite, Electroweb, String Shot, Tackle, Iron Defense, Protect and Rest.
Cascoon can be useful in casual play and specific formats, but its competitive value depends heavily on the game, format and support around it.
The most common way to get Cascoon is to catch it in games where it appears or evolve Wurmple at Level 7 when Wurmple evolves into Cascoon.
Yes, shiny Cascoon exists in Pokemon games where shiny hunting or transfer support makes it available.
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