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Metapod

Bug

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

Category
Cocoon Pokémon
Height
0.7 m
Weight
9.9 kg
Generation
I
Abilities
Shed Skin

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

MetapodCocoon Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
50
AttackStrength of physical moves.
20
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
55
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
25
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
25
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
30
Base stat total 205

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire
×2
Flying
×2
Rock
×2

Resists

Grass
×0.5
Fighting
×0.5
Ground
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

String ShotStatus · BugPower —Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
HardenStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 7
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 7
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 7
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 7
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 7
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 7
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 7
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 7
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 7
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 7
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 7
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 7
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 7
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 0
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 0
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Bug BitePhysical · BugPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
ElectrowebSpecial · ElectricPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Metapod trading cards

20 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12