Metapod #0011



TypingBug
Abilities
ClassificationThe Cocoon Pokémon
National ID#0011

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2
FlyingRockFire
Resists x½
FightingGroundGrass
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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Metapod(metapod) official artwork

Base Stats

StatAmountStat Range
HP50
110157
Attack20
2279
Defense55
54117
Sp. Attack25
2784
Sp. Defense25
2784
Speed30
3190
Total205Calculated Stat Range
HP50Atk20Def55Spe30SpD25SpA25
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)
Bug
Egg Cycles15
Egg Steps
3840 - Generations II, III, and VII
3825 - Generations IV
3855 - Generations V and VI
3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio
50.20%
49.80%
Height0.7 m (2'4")
Weight9.9 kg (21.8 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield
2 Defense
Base Exp. Yield72
Catch Rate120
Catch Chance
Exp. Growth RateMedium Fast
Base Friendship50
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Pokédex Entries

"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."

"A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Metapod via level-up in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
Level
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
1NormalStat.

Learnset via Evolution

The following moves are learned by Metapod upon evolution:
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
NormalStat.

Pre-evolution Moves

The following moves are learned by Metapod via a pre-evolution:
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
60100BugPhys.
95BugStat.
40100NormalPhys.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation I

Red

PokeballCatchable

Blue

PokeballCatchable

Yellow

PokeballCatchable

Generation II

Gold

PokeballCatchable

Silver

PokeballCatchable

Crystal

PokeballCatchable

Generation III

Ruby

Transfer

Sapphire

Transfer

FireRed

PokeballCatchable

LeafGreen

PokeballCatchable

Emerald

Transfer

Generation IV

Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Platinum

PokeballCatchable

HeartGold

PokeballCatchable

SoulSilver

PokeballCatchable

Generation V

Black

Transfer

White

PokeballCatchable

Black 2

Transfer

White 2

Evolve

Generation VI

X

Evolve

Y

PokeballCatchable

Omega Ruby

Transfer

Generation VII

Sun

PokeballCatchable

Moon

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Sun

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Moon

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Pikachu!

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Eevee!

PokeballCatchable

Generation VIII

Sword

PokeballCatchable

Shield

PokeballCatchable
What does each category mean?

Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.

Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.

Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.

Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.

Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.

In-Game Images

Standard Sprites

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Shiny Sprites

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    Main Sprite

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