Metapod

#011

Bug

Metapod is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Metapod Pokédex Data

Species

Cocoon Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2′04″)

Weight

9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

Catch rate

120 (15.7%)

Base friendship

Base Exp.

EV yield

2 Def

Growth rate

Medium Fast

Egg cycles

15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Gender ratio

♂ 50% / ♀ 50%

Egg groups

Bug

Metapod Abilities

Shed Skin

Metapod Base Stats

50210–304

Attack

2040–152

Defense

55103–229

Sp. Atk

2549–163

Sp. Def

2549–163

Speed

3058–174

Total205

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Metapod Type Matchups

fire ×2 flying ×2 rock ×2 grass ×0.5 fighting ×0.5 ground ×0.5

Metapod Evolution Chain

Level 7

Level 10

Metapod Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
1	Harden	Normal	1	status	-	30
-	String Shot	Bug	-	status	95%	95
-	Tackle	Normal	40	physical	35%	95

Metapod 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.