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metapod

metapod #11

Bug

metapod's Type Matchups

Weak to (2x damage):

Rock
Flying
Fire

Resistant to (½x damage):

Ground
Fighting
Grass

metapod

Metapod is a powerful bug type Pokémon known for its exceptional abilities. With a total base experience of 72, it possesses shed-skin, making it a formidable opponent in battle. Standing 0.7m tall and weighing 9.9kg, this Pokémon has unique characteristics that make it special in the world of Pokémon.

Base Stats

HP
50
Attack
20
Defense
55
Special Attack
25
Special Defense
25
Speed
30
metapod's Height

0.7m

metapod's Weight

9.9kg

metapod's Category

Seed

metapod's Gender

♂ 87.5% ♀ 12.5%

metapod's Abilities
shed-skin

Pokédex entries

Generation I

redblue

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.

Generation II

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.

Generation III

rubysapphire

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.

Generation IV

diamondpearlplatinum

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.

Generation V

blackwhite

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

black 2white 2

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

Generation VI

x

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

omega rubyalpha 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.

y

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

Generation VII

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.

ultra sun

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

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 moon

Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.

lets go pikachulets go eevee

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

Generation VIII

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.

Learnable Moves

Metapod can learn 5 moves:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
bug bitebug
Physical
60100
electrowebelectric
Special
5595
hardennormal
Status
iron defensesteel
Status
string shotbug
Status
95

Commonly Asked Questions About Metapod

What type is Metapod?

Metapod is a bug type Pokémon.

What does Metapod evolve into?

Metapod evolves into butterfree.

What are Metapod's weaknesses?

Metapod is weak to rock, flying and fire type moves.