Metapod
Bug
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #011 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #025 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #025 |
| Kalos Central Dex | #024 |
| Alola Dex | #018 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #018 |
| Galar Dex | #014 |
Abilities
Shed Skin
The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | Defense: +2 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 120 (24.9%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Bug |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,000,000 |
Appearance
| Category | Cocoon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.7 m / 2.3 ft |
| Weight | 9.9 kg / 21.8 lbs |
| Color | Green |
Evolves from
CaterpieBug Level 7
Evolves to
ButterfreeBugFlying Level 10
Habitats
RedRoute 25, Viridian Forest
BlueRoute 24, Route 25, Viridian Forest
YellowViridian Forest
GoldRoute 2, Route 30, Route 31, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Ilex Forest, Headbutt tree
SilverBug-Catching Contest
CrystalRoute 24, Route 25, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Ilex Forest, Headbutt tree
RUSAEMTrade
FRLGRoute 24, Route 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest
DPPTEwigwald ( FR)
Heart GoldRoute 2, Route 30, Route 31, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Headbutt tree
Soul SilverBug-Catching Contest
WhiteRoute 12
White 2Evolution
BB2Trade
XEvolution
YSantalune Forest
ΩRαSTrade
SMRoute 1, Route 5, Melemele Meadow, Lush Jungle
USUMRoute 5, Melemele Meadow, Lush Jungle
LGPLGEViridian Forest
SWSHRolling Fields, Max Raid Battle
Brilliant DiamondEvolution
Shining PearlTrade
Moves
| Bug Bite (Pre Evo.) | Bug | 60 |  |
100% |
| Electroweb (AT) | Electric | 55 |  |
95% |
| Snore (Pre Evo.) | Normal | 50 | |
100% |
| Tackle (Pre Evo.) | Normal | 40 | |
100% |
| Harden (Lv 1) | Normal | — |  |
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Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
FlyingRockFire
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
½x
¼x
0x
FightingGroundGrass
Pokédex entries
RBThis POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
YellowHardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
GoldInside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
SilverIt prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
CrystalThis is its pre-evolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
RUSAThe shell covering this POKéMON’s body is as hard as an iron slab. METAPOD does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.
EmeraldIts shell is as hard as an iron slab. A METAPOD does not move very much because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the shell.
Fire RedEven though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
Leaf GreenThis POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
DPPTA steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Heart GoldInside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
Soul SilverIt prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
WBA steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
W2B2A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
XA steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
YThis Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
ΩRαSThe shell covering this Pokémon’s body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.
SunIts shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.
MoonIts shell is hard, but it’s still just a bug shell. It’s been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided.
Ultra SunIts shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
Ultra MoonIts hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.
LGPLGEHardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
SwordIt is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
ShieldEven though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
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