Metapod

Contents
Base Stats
Evolutions
Moves Learned
Locations
Sprites
Pokédex entries
Language

Metapod

Pokédex data

National №	0011
Type	Bug
Species	Cocoon Pokémon
Abilities	1. Shed Skin
Local №	011 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 025 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 011 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 025 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 024 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 018 (Sun/Moon) 018 (U.Sun/U.Moon) 011 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 014 (Sword/Shield — Galar)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	120
Base Friendship	50 (Normal)
Base Exp.	72
Growth Rate	Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3584–3855 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	20	40	152
Defense	55	103	229
Sp. Atk	25	49	163
Sp. Def	25	49	163
Speed	30	58	174
Total	205	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

#0010
Caterpie
Bug

(Level 7)

#0011
Metapod
Bug

(Level 10)

#0012
Butterfree
Bug · Flying

Metapod changes

In Generation 1, Metapod has a base Special stat of 25.
In Generations 2-7, Metapod has a base Friendship value of 70.

Moves learned by Metapod

In other generations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Metapod

Red/Blue Yellow

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Red & Blue at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal		—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Red & Blue.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Red & Blue from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Yellow at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Yellow.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Yellow from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Gold/Silver Crystal

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Ruby/Sapphire Emerald FireRed/LeafGreen Colosseum XD

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in XD.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	steel		—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
String Shot	bug	—	95
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Black/White Black 2/White 2

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

X/Y Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	normal	—	—
7	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Metapod is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Bug Bite	bug	60	100
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Sword & Shield.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Sword & Shield from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
82	Electroweb	electric		55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by TR

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

TR	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
46	Iron Defense	steel		—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Metapod learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Harden	normal	—	—
1	Harden	normal	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Metapod learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metapod can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Metapod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Scarlet/Violet

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Metapod sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9	Home
Normal									—
Shiny	—							—	—

See all Metapod sprites

Pokédex entries

Red	This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Blue	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.
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	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.
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.
Black	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
White	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.
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.
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.
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!	Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Let's Go, Eevee!	Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
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.

Other languages

English	Metapod
Italian	Metapod
Spanish	Metapod
German	Safcon
French	Chrysacier
Chinese	鐵甲蛹
Korean	단데기
Japanese	トランセル

English	Cocoon Pokémon
Italian	Pokémon Bozzolo
Spanish	Pokémon Capullo
German	Kokon-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Cocon
Chinese	蛹寶可夢
Korean	번데기포켓몬
Japanese	さなぎポケモン

#0010 Caterpie #0012 Butterfree