- Contents
- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
Pokedex data
| National № | 011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Cocoon Pokémon |
| Height | 2′4″ (0.71m) |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) |
| Abilities | Shed Skin |
| Local № | 011 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 025 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 025 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Toranseru |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 16 (minimum 4,080 steps) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 72 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Metapod stats
The base stats for Metapod are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 50 | 210 - 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 20 | 40 - 152 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 - 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 25 | 49 - 163 | |
| Sp. Def | 25 | 49 - 163 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Total | 205 |
Pokedex descriptions
| Red Blue LeafGreen |
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell. |
| Gold HeartGold |
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell. |
| Silver SoulSilver |
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body. |
| Crystal | This is its preevolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
The 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. |
| Emerald | Its 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. |
| FireRed | Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
Evolution chart
Moves learnt by level up
Other generations: I II III IV V
Pre-evolution moves
Egg moves
Metapod does not learn any egg moves.
Other generations: II III IV V
Move Tutor moves
Metapod can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 |
Metapod can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| String Shot | Bug | Status | - | 95 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Metapod does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: I II III IV V
Moves learnt by TM
Metapod does not learn any TM moves.
Metapod sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
NORMALHG/SS
SHINYHG/SS
Where to find Metapod
| Red Blue |
Route 24, 25, Viridian Forest |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Viridian Forest |
| Gold Silver |
Route 2, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park |
| Crystal | Route 24, 25, 45, 46, Ilex Forest |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 24, 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest |
| Pearl Diamond |
Eterna Forest |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 2, 30, 31, 47, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest |
| White Black |
Route 12 |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum
Answers to Metapod questions
- How many times can a Metapod use Harden until it's defense won't rise anymore?
- A few Hidden ability questions
View more questions on PokeBase »
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