Metapod

The Bug type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.

Pokédex #11• Available in 10 game versions

Metapod - Bug type Pokemon from with stats, moves, and evolution data

Bug

Pokemon Details

Species: Cocoon Pokémon

Height: 0.7 m

Weight: 9.9 kg

Abilities:

    Training

    EV Yield: 2 Defense

    Catch Rate: 120

    Base Friendship: 50

    Base Exp: 72

    Growth Rate: Medium Fast

    Breeding

    Egg Groups:

      Egg Cycles (Steps):

      • Min:
      • Max:

      Gender:

      • Male: %
      • Female: %

      Available Game Versions

      Click a game to view specific data
      Red / BlueYellowGold / SilverCrystalFireRed / LeafGreenHeartGold / SoulSilverX / YSun / MoonUltra Sun / Ultra MoonSword / Shield

      Stats

      20
      55
      50
      25
      25
      30
      Total
      205

      Type Guide

      Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.

      Great against

      Grass×2
      Psychic×2
      Dark×2

      Watch out for

      Fire×2
      Flying×2
      Rock×2

      Not very effective on

      Fire×0.5
      Fighting×0.5
      Poison×0.5
      Flying×0.5
      Ghost×0.5
      Steel×0.5
      Fairy×0.5

      Takes reduced damage from

      Grass×0.5
      Fighting×0.5
      Ground×0.5

      Try a matchup

      Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.

      Your damage:×1Even

      Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.

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      Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

      Moves from All Games

      The moves shown below are collected from all games where Metapod appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.

      Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
      NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
      Harden1
      Normal
      		Status--

      Game Locations

      GameLocation
      RedRoute 25 - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild
      Blue25 - Wild Route 24 - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild
      YellowViridian Forest - Wild
      Gold26 - Wild 27 - Wild 30 - Wild 31 - Wild 34 - Wild 35 - Wild 36 - Wild 37 - Wild 38 - Wild 39 - Wild Azalea Town - Wild Ilex Forest - Wild Lake of Rage - Wild National Park - Wild Route 2 - Wild
      SilverNational Park - Wild
      Crystal25 - Wild Ilex Forest - Wild National Park - Wild Route 24 - Wild
      Firered25 - Wild Pattern Bush - Wild Route 24 - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild
      Heartgold30 - Wild 31 - Wild 47 - Wild Ilex Forest - Wild National Park - Wild Route 2 - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild
      XEvolve Caterpie - Evolution
      YSantalune Forest - Wild
      Moon5 - Wild Lush Jungle - Wild Melemele Meadow - Wild Route 1 - Wild
      UltraMoonLush Jungle - Wild Melemele Meadow - Wild Route 5 - Wild
      ShieldRolling Fields - Wild

      Pokedex Entries

      GameEntry
      RedThis POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
      BlueThis 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.
      FireredEven though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
      LeafgreenThis POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
      HeartgoldInside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
      SoulsilverIt prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
      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.
      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.
      UltraSunIts shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
      UltraMoonIts hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.
      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.