#0011

Metapod

Bug
Cocoon Pokémon Gen I

Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

0.7 m (2'4") Height
9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) Weight
120 Catch Rate
72 Base EXP
Metapod official artwork

Pokédex Data

National № #0011
Type Bug
Species Cocoon Pokémon
Height 0.7 m (2'4")
Weight 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
Base Exp 72
Generation Gen I
Color Green
Shape Squiggle
Habitat Forest

Training

EV Yield 2 Def
Catch Rate 120
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%
Egg Cycles 15 (≈4,080 steps)

Abilities

shed skin

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Type Effectiveness

Regional Pokédex №

Kanto #011
Original Johto #025
Updated Johto #025
Kalos Central #024
Original Alola #018
Original Melemele #018
Original Akala #009
Updated Alola #018
Updated Melemele #018
Updated Akala #009
Letsgo Kanto #011
Galar #014

Pal Park

Area Forest
Score 50
Rate 30%
Game Indices (20)
Red 124
Blue 124
Yellow 124
Gold 11
Silver 11
Crystal 11
Ruby 11
Sapphire 11
Emerald 11
Firered 11
Leafgreen 11
Diamond 11
Pearl 11
Platinum 11
Heartgold 11
Soulsilver 11
Black 11
White 11
Black 2 11
White 2 11

Pokédex Entries

Red Blue Leafgreen

This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

Yellow Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

Gold

Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it pre­ pares to evolve. It stays motion­ less in the shell.

Silver

It prepares for evolution by har­ dening its shell as much as possi­ ble to protect its soft body.

Crystal

This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

Ruby 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 Shield

Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 X

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.

Y

This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

Omega Ruby 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.

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.

Sword

It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

Base Stats

HP 50
Atk 20
Def 55
Sp.Atk 25
Sp.Def 25
Spd 30
Total 205

EV Yield

+2 Def

Radar

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Metapod?

Metapod is a Bug-type Pokémon, Pokédex number #0011, introduced in Gen I.

What are Metapod's base stats?

Metapod has 50 HP, 20 Attack, 55 Defense, 25 Sp. Atk, 25 Sp. Def, 30 Speed, for a base stat total of 205.

What is Metapod weak to?

Metapod is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves.

What abilities can Metapod have?

Metapod can have the ability Shed skin.

How does Metapod evolve?

Metapod is part of the evolution line Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree.

How big is Metapod?

Metapod is 0.7 m (2'4") tall and weighs 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs).

What kind of Pokémon is Metapod?

Metapod is known as the Cocoon Pokémon.