Metapod, a Cocoon Pokémon, made its debut in Generation I of the Pokémon series. It is the evolved form of Caterpie. This Bug-type Pokémon often dwells in forests.
Pokédex Entries
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it pre pares to evolve. It stays motion less in the shell.
It prepares for evolution by har dening its shell as much as possi ble to protect its soft body.
This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
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.
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.
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.
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
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.
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.
Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.
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.
Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
Base Stats
Defenses
Evolution
Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Locations
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winds and Waves | Not yet released | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet | Not available in this game | ||
| Violet | Not available in this game | ||
| Legends: Z-A | No data yet | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | Rolling Fields | Walking in the overworld | Lv. 7–60 |
| Rolling Fields | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7–60 | |
| Shield | Rolling Fields | Walking in the overworld | Lv. 7–60 |
| Rolling Fields | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7–60 | |
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade or migrate | ||
| Shining Pearl | Trade or migrate | ||
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Lush Jungle | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 18–21 |
| Melemele Meadow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Route 1 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–13 | |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Moon | Lush Jungle | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 18–21 |
| Melemele Meadow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Route 1 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–13 | |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Ultra Sun | Lush Jungle | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 19–22 |
| Melemele Meadow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9–12 | |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Ultra Moon | Lush Jungle | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 19–22 |
| Melemele Meadow | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10–12 | |
| Route 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13–16 | |
| Let's Go, Pikachu | Viridian Forest | Walking in the overworld | Lv. 3–6 |
| Let's Go, Eevee | Viridian Forest | Walking in the overworld | Lv. 3–6 |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | Trade or migrate | ||
| Y | Santalune Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4 |
| Omega Ruby | Trade or migrate | ||
| Alpha Sapphire | Trade or migrate | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Trade or migrate | ||
| White | Route 12 | Walking in dark grass | Lv. 59 |
| Route 12 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 48 | |
| Black 2 | Trade or migrate | ||
| White 2 | Trade or migrate | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Eterna Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 12 |
| Pearl | Eterna Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 12 |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 13 |
| HeartGold | Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–6 |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting trees | Lv. 3–5 | |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9–36 | |
| Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5 | |
| Route 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4 | |
| Route 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5 | |
| Route 47 | Headbutting trees | Lv. 25–28 | |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 3–5 | |
| SoulSilver | National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9–36 |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Trade or migrate | ||
| Sapphire | Trade or migrate | ||
| Emerald | Trade or migrate | ||
| FireRed | Pattern Bush | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9 |
| Route 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 8 | |
| Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9 | |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5 | |
| LeafGreen | Pattern Bush | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9 |
| Route 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 8 | |
| Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9 | |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–6 | |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Azalea Town | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 |
| Azalea Town | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–6 | |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Lake of Rage | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Lake of Rage | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| National Park | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 2 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5 | |
| Route 26 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 26 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 27 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 27 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–5 | |
| Route 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 5–6 | |
| Route 34 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 34 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 35 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 35 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 36 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 36 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 37 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 37 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 38 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 38 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 39 | Headbutting a low encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 39 | Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Silver | Trade or migrate | ||
| Crystal | Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7 |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutting a high encounter rate tree | Lv. 10 | |
| Route 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 12 | |
| Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 12 | |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 7 |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4 | |
| Blue | Route 24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 8 |
| Route 25 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 9 | |
| Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–6 | |
| Yellow | Viridian Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | Lv. 4–6 |