CascoonLegend Maker #30 Pokémon Card

Cascoon is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, evolving from Wurmple at level 7 (specifically, if Wurmple's personality value results in a Cascoon). It is one of two possible evolutions for Wurmple, the other being Silcoon. Cascoon then evolves into Dustox starting at level 10. This evolutionary line highlights a unique branching evolution mechanic in the Pokémon games. Cascoon is known for its tough, silky cocoon, which it uses for protection while it undergoes metamorphosis. It typically resides in forests, clinging to tree branches, and remains mostly immobile, focusing all its energy on evolving. Its diet consists of very little, as its primary purpose during this stage is transformation. In the anime, Jessie from Team Rocket famously owned a Wurmple that evolved into a Cascoon, eventually becoming a Dustox, showcasing its role as a transitional stage. Cascoon’s design, a purple, spiky cocoon, emphasizes its defensive nature and the hidden power within. Its quiet, unassuming presence in the Pokémon world belies the vibrant butterfly it will become.