| Genus | Cocoon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Color | Green |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 9.9 kg |
| Gender Ratio | 50% male, 50% female |
| Capture Rate | 120% |
| Egg Groups | ... |
| Hatch Steps | 3825 |
| Abilities | ... |
Metapod, a Cocoon Pokémon, made its debut in Generation 1 of the Pokémon series. It is the evolved form of Caterpie. This Bug-type Pokémon often dwells in forests.
Explore Metapod's game stats, evolutionary line, movesets, and more.
| Scarlet | Metapod is not available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. |
| Violet | Metapod is not available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. |
| 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 | Metapod is not available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. |
| Shining Pearl | Metapod is not available in Pokémon Shining Pearl. |
| Legends: Arceus | Metapod is not available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
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. |
| 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. |
| Black / White |
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Black 2 / White 2 |
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Diamond |
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Pearl |
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| 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. |
| Ruby |
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Gold |
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motion less in the shell. |
| Silver |
It prepares for evolution by har dening its shellas much as possi ble to protect its soft body. |
| Crystal |
This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it canonly harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack. |
| Red / Blue |
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while itsshell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. |
| Yellow |
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a largeimpact may cause it to pop out of its shell. |
| # | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM82 | Electroweb | Electric |
Special
|
55 | 95 | 15 |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | Steel |
Status
|
— | — | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug |
Physical
|
60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric |
Special
|
55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel |
Status
|
— | — | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug |
Physical
|
60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric |
Special
|
55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel |
Status
|
— | — | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug |
Physical
|
60 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb | Electric |
Special
|
55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel |
Status
|
— | — | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Defense | Steel |
Status
|
— | — | 15 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug |
Physical
|
60 | 100 | 20 |
| Iron Defense | Steel |
Status
|
— | — | 15 |
| String Shot | Bug |
Status
|
— | 95 | 40 |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| Scarlet | Metapod is not available in this game. |
| Violet | Metapod is not available in this game. |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| Sword | Trade or migrate |
| Shield | Trade or migrate |
| Brilliant Diamond | Metapod is not available in this game. |
| Shining Pearl | Metapod is not available in this game. |
| Legends: Arceus | Metapod is not available in this game. |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| Sun | Trade or migrate |
| Moon | Trade or migrate |
| Ultra Sun | Trade or migrate |
| Ultra Moon | Trade or migrate |
| Let's Go Pikachu! | Trade or migrate |
| Let's Go Eevee! | Trade or migrate |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| X | Trade or migrate |
| Y | Santalune Forest |
| Omega Ruby | Trade or migrate |
| Alpha Sapphire | Trade or migrate |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| Black | Trade or migrate |
| White | Route 12 |
| Black 2 | Trade or migrate |
| White 2 | Trade or migrate |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| Diamond | Eterna Forest |
| Pearl | Eterna Forest |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest |
| HeartGold | Route 30, Route 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, Viridian Forest |
| SoulSilver | Trade or migrate |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Trade or migrate |
| Sapphire | Trade or migrate |
| Emerald | Trade or migrate |
| FireRed | Route 24, Route 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush |
| LeafGreen | Route 24, Route 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| Gold | Route 30, Route 31, Ilex Forest, Route 34, Route 35, National Park, Route 36, Route 37, Route 38, Route 39, Lake of Rage, Route 26, Route 27, Route 2, Azalea Town |
| Silver | Trade or migrate |
| Crystal | Ilex Forest, Route 24, Route 25 |
| Game | Locations |
|---|---|
| Red | Route 25, Viridian Forest |
| Blue | Route 24, Route 25, Viridian Forest |
| Yellow | Viridian Forest |