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No. 0268

Cascoon

Cocoon Pokémon

Cascoon
Official art
Bug
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
11.5 kg 25.4 lbs
Base stat total
205 top 99%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
The silk coating its body is thin but sufficiently strong. Cascoon's silk has a luster and texture superior to that of Silcoon's, and clothes made using Cascoon silk are regarded as top-notch.
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Base stats

HP50110–157210–304
Atk3536–9567–185
Def5554–117103–229
SpA2527–8449–163
SpD2527–8449–163
Spe1518–7331–141
Total205Higher than 1% of all Pokémon
HP50Atk35Def55Spe15SpD25SpA25

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 15). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Cascoon outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  29. 73Cascoon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  31. 67Cascoon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 35Cascoon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Shed Skin

    Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 3

EvoIron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
6TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

Pokédex entries

Category
Cocoon Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Original Hoenn#017Original Sinnoh#051Extended Sinnoh#051New Hoenn#017Hisui#021
  1. The silk coating its body is thin but sufficiently strong. Cascoon's silk has a luster and texture superior to that of Silcoon's, and clothes made using Cascoon silk are regarded as top-notch.

    Legends: Arceus
  2. It endures attacks with patience, because the more pain before evolution, the sturdier it becomes.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  3. It never forgets any attack it endured while in the cocoon. After evolution, it seeks payback.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
  4. Encased within its tough cocoon, it endures attacks. It never forgets the appearance of its foes.

    Pearl
  5. It is hot inside its cocoon. All the cells in its body create the energy for it to evolve.

    Diamond
  6. Its body, which is made of soft silk, hardens over time. When cracks appear, evolution is near.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · X
  7. To avoid detection by its enemies, it hides motionlessly beneath large leaves and in the gaps of branches. It also attaches dead leaves to its body for camouflage.

    Emerald
  8. If it is attacked, CASCOON remains motionless however badly it may be hurt. It does so because if it were to move, its body would be weak upon evolution. This Pokémon will also not forget the pain it endured.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  9. CASCOON makes its protective cocoon by wrapping its body entirely with a fine silk from its mouth. Once the silk goes around its body, it hardens. This Pokémon prepares for its evolution inside the cocoon.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
マユルド
Japanese (romaji)
Mayuld
Korean
카스쿤
Chinese (Traditional)
盾甲繭
Chinese (Simplified)
盾甲茧
French
Blindalys
German
Panekon
Spanish
Cascoon
Italian
Cascoon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
72
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
SoulSilver 1 area
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–36
HeartGold 1 area
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–36
Platinum 2 areas
  • Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Pearl 21 areas
  • Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–15
  • Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
  • Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Emerald 1 area
  • Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Sapphire 1 area
  • Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Ruby 1 area
  • Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5