Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 72
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 0.7 m (2'04")
- Weight
- 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
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.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
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.
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Generation VI
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.
Level Up
1 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
TM / HM
2 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroweb | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
Move Tutor
2 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroweb | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Metapod
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Metapod
Metapod is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack. Metapod stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Metapod Base Stats
Metapod has a base stat total of 205, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Defense at 55 (below average), while its lowest is Attack at 20 (poor). Metapod is slow with a base Speed of 30.
Metapod Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug-type, Metapod is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. This gives Metapod 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Metapod Abilities
Metapod's abilities include Shed Skin. Shed Skin has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Metapod Moves & Learnset
Metapod can learn 5 moves in Generation 8, including 1 by leveling up, 2 via TM/HM, and 2 from move tutors. For coverage, Metapod can learn Electroweb (Electric).
Training Metapod
Metapod has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Metapod yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Metapod belongs to the Bug egg group. Metapod is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Metapod. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Metapod, or use the team builder to see how Metapod fits into your squad.