Metapod #0011
| Typing | Bug |
| Abilities | |
| Classification | The Cocoon Pokémon |
| National ID | #0011 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 50 | 110—157 | |
| Attack | 20 | 22—79 | |
| Defense | 55 | 54—117 | |
| Sp. Attack | 25 | 27—84 | |
| Sp. Defense | 25 | 27—84 | |
| Speed | 30 | 31—90 | |
| Total | 205 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Where to Find
| Generation 8 | |
|---|---|
| Sw/Sh | WildRolling Fields |
| Generation 7 | |
| LGP/LGE | WildViridian Forest |
| US/UM | |
| S/M | |
| Generation 6 | |
| X/Y | WildSantalune Forest |
| Generation 5 | |
| B/W | WildRoute 12 |
| Generation 4 | |
| HG/SS | HeadbuttIlex Forest Headbutt (Secret Tree)Route 47 |
| Platinum | WildEterna Forest |
| D/P | WildEterna Forest |
| Generation 3 | |
| FR/LG | |
| Generation 2 | |
| Crystal | Headbutt (Special Tree)Ilex Forest |
| G/S | |
| Generation 1 | |
| Yellow | WildViridian Forest |
| R/B | |
| Blue (Japan) | WildRoute 24Route 25Viridian Forest |
| Red/Green (Japan) | WildRoute 24Route 25Viridian Forest |
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 15 |
| 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% |
| Height | 0.7 m (2'4") |
| Weight | 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs.) |
Battle Information
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." | |
"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." | |
"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." | |
"Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via Evolution
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Pre-evolution Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bug Bite (Caterpie)Levelup | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
String Shot (Caterpie)Levelup | — | 95 | Bug | Stat. |
Tackle (Caterpie)Levelup | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation VIII
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
What does each category mean?
Catchable Found somewhere in the game and caught there.
Evolve Evolve it from an earlier stage you can get in this game.
Transfer In the game's data, but you need a trade with another player (a version exclusive) or a transfer, like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite


