Metapod
Metapod
Cocoon Pokémon
It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Metapod is No. 0011 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug-type Cocoon Pokémon. It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Metapod first belongs to Generation I. Metapod does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Shed Skin, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Metapod at a glance
- Type
- BUG
- Weak to
- FIRE2×ROCK2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 55
- Abilities
- Shed Skin
- Next evolution
- Butterfree — Level 10
- Height
- 0.7 m
- Weight
- 9.9 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 120
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Metapod is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Bug typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Evolution family
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
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.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | — | — |