Metapod

national dex #011 · gen 1BST 205 · bug
Metapod
Bug
#011 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP50
Atk20
Def55
SpA25
SpD25
Spe30
BST 205 · best Defense 55 · worst Attack 20 · meters scale to 200

Metapod is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Ground and is immune to nothing.

Typing
Bug
AbilitiesShed Skin
Height, weight0.7 m / 9.9 kg
Catch rate120 / 255
Egg groupsBug

Metapod base stats

BST 205 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP50
210304
Atk20
40152
Def55
103229
SpA25
49163
SpD25
49163
Spe30
58174
BST205
series max 720

Metapod weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug mono typing
NOR1
FIR2
WAT1
ELE1
GRA½
ICE1
FIG½
POI1
GRO½
FLY2
PSY1
BUG1
ROC2
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE1
FAI1
WEAK TO

Fire, Flying, Rock

RESISTS

Grass, Fighting, Ground

IMMUNE TO

nothing

Metapod abilities

1 total · 0 hidden
Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Metapod evolution line

3 stages

Best Metapod moves

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses

Metapod moves

2 moves available
HardenL0HardenL1
Metapod Pokédex entries(32 entries)
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

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

BLACK 2

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

BLUE

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

CRYSTAL

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

DIAMOND

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

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.

GOLD

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

HEARTGOLD

Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.

LEAFGREEN

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

LETS GO EEVEE

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

LETS GO PIKACHU

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

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.

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.

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.

RED

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

SHIELD

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

SILVER

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

SOULSILVER

It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.

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.

SWORD

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

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.

ULTRA SUN

Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.

WHITE

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

WHITE 2

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

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.

YELLOW

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

Metapod species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE120 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE72
GROWTH RATEMedium
EGG GROUPSBug
EGG CYCLES3,840 steps (15 cycles)
HEIGHT0.7 m
WEIGHT9.9 kg
COLORGreen
SHAPESquiggle
HABITATForest