Metapod
Metapod is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Cocoon Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Shed Skin |
| Local № | 0011 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0025 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0011 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0025 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0024 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0018 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0018 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0011 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0014 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 72 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Metapod changes
- In Generation 1, Metapod has a base Special stat of 25.
- In Generations 2-7, Metapod has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
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 | Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell. |
| Silver | It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body. |
| Crystal | This is its pre-evolved 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. |
| FireRed | Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack. |
| LeafGreen | This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| HeartGold | Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell. |
| SoulSilver | It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| X | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Y | This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Sun | Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out. |
| Moon | Its 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 Sun | Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution. |
| Ultra Moon | Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell. |
| Sword | It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack. |
| Shield | Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
Moves learned by Metapod
Moves learnt by level up
Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Moves learnt on evolution
Metapod learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Metapod does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Metapod cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by level up
Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Moves learnt on evolution
Metapod learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Metapod does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Electroweb | Electric |  | 55 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Metapod is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel |  | — | — |
Metapod sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
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| Shiny | — |
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Where to find Metapod
| Red | Route 25, Viridian Forest |
|---|---|
| Blue | Route 24, 25, Viridian Forest |
| Yellow | Viridian Forest |
| Gold | Route 2, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park |
| Silver | National Park |
| Crystal | Route 24, 25, Ilex Forest, National Park |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 24, 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Eterna Forest |
| HeartGold | Route 2, 30, 31, 47, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest |
| SoulSilver | National Park |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Route 12 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X | Evolve Caterpie |
| Y | Santalune Forest |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Route 1, 5, Melemele Meadow, Lush Jungle |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 5, Melemele Meadow, Lush Jungle |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Viridian Forest |
| Sword Shield |
Rolling Fields |
| Brilliant Diamond | Evolve Caterpie |
| Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Metapod |
|---|---|
| Japanese | トランセル (Transel) |
| German | Safcon |
| French | Chrysacier |
| Italian | Metapod |
| Spanish | Metapod |
| Korean | 단데기 (dandegi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 铁甲蛹 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鐵甲蛹 |
| English |
Cocoon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | さなぎポケモン |
| German | Kokon-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Cocon |
| Italian | Pokémon Bozzolo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Capullo |
| Korean | 번데기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蛹宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蛹寶可夢 |
Name origin
- metamorphosis
- a transformation
- pod
- a cocoon