Generation I · #0011 — Cocoon Pokémon
Metapod is a Bug-type Pokémon, known as the Cocoon Pokémon, first introduced in Generation I. Its base stats total 205, with Defense (55) the highest and Attack (20) the lowest. Its ability is Shed Skin.
0.7m
9.9kg
Cocoon Pokémon
Male 50% / Female 50%
green
squiggle
forest
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
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scarlet violet
tm182
scarlet violet
tr46
sword shield
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scarlet violet
tm182
the teal mask
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the indigo disk
tm211
the indigo disk
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sword shield
Kanto Route 25
kanto
+5 more
Viridian Forest
kanto
+19 more
Kanto Route 24
kanto
+2 more
Johto Route 30
johto
+7 more
Kanto Route 27
kanto
Kanto Route 2
kanto
+5 more
Johto Route 36
johto
Johto Route 37
johto
National Park
johto
+3 more
Kanto Route 26
kanto
Johto Route 31
johto
+11 more
Johto Route 35
johto
Johto Route 38
johto
Johto Route 39
johto
Lake of Rage
johto
Johto Route 34
johto
Ilex Forest
johto
+11 more
Azalea Town
johto
Pattern Bush
kanto
Eterna Forest
sinnoh
+2 more
+6 more locations in other games
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while itsshell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a largeimpact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motion less in the shell.
It prepares for evolution by har dening its shellas much as possi ble to protect its soft body.
This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it canonly harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
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.
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.
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
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.
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.
Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.
Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
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.
Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
Metapod is a bug type Pokemon.
Metapod evolves into butterfree.
Metapod is weak to flying, rock and fire type moves.
No — Metapod evolves entirely through leveling up, with no trade required at any stage.
Metapod can be found in kanto route 25 (kanto), viridian forest (kanto) and kanto route 24 (kanto) and 23 other locations.
Metapod first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Base Set (1999) and has since featured on 20 cards across 20 sets. Its most recent card is from Journey Together (2025). Its most valuable card is Metapod (FireRed & LeafGreen) at around €97.69.

Metapod
Journey Together · #002
Common · 2025
illus. OKUBO
€0.13

Metapod
Genetic Apex · #006
One Diamond · 2024
illus. Yuka Morii

Metapod
151 · #011
Common · 2023
illus. Tika Matsuno
€2.97

Metapod
Fusion Strike · #2
Uncommon · 2021
illus. Saya Tsuruta
€0.29

Metapod
Rebel Clash · #2
Uncommon · 2020
illus. Asako Ito
€0.75

Metapod
Hidden Fates · #2
Uncommon · 2019
illus. Shibuzoh.
€0.41

Metapod
Unbroken Bonds · #3
Uncommon · 2019
illus. Shigenori Negishi
€0.43

Metapod
Burning Shadows · #2
Uncommon · 2017
illus. Suwama Chiaki
€0.32

Metapod
Sun & Moon · #2
Uncommon · 2017
illus. Yuka Morii
€0.74

Metapod
Evolutions · #4
Uncommon · 2016
illus. Ken Sugimori
€0.85

Metapod
Generations · #4
Uncommon · 2016
illus. kawayoo
€0.89

Metapod
Flashfire · #2
Uncommon · 2014
illus. kawayoo
€1.70

Metapod
HeartGold SoulSilver · #46
Uncommon · 2010
illus. Tomokazu Komiya
€4.60

Metapod
Great Encounters · #47
Uncommon · 2008
illus. Ken Sugimori
€1.46

Metapod
FireRed & LeafGreen · #39
Uncommon · 2004
illus. Atsuko Nishida
€97.69

Metapod
Expedition Base Set · #87
Uncommon · 2002
illus. Yuichi Sawayama
€27.67

Metapod
Legendary Collection · #54
Uncommon · 2002
illus. Ken Sugimori
€43.78

Metapod
Neo Discovery · #42
Uncommon · 2001
illus. Sumiyoshi Kizuki
€1.06

Metapod
Base Set 2 · #81
Common · 2000
illus. Ken Sugimori
€0.88

Metapod
Base Set · #54
Common · 1999
illus. Ken Sugimori
€2.16
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