Metapod (Pokémon)
Metapod
#011
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Cocoon Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2' 0.3") |
| Weight | 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | |
| Color | Green |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Shape | Squiggle |
Metapod Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Metapod. Metapod is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Metapod
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Metapod.
2× damage
Flying Pokémon are very effective against against Metapod.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
0.5× damage
Ground Pokémon are not very effective against against Metapod.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Metapod.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
2× damage
Fire Pokémon are very effective against against Metapod.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Metapod.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Metapod.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| 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 2
| 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 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack. |
Generation 4
| 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 5
| 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 6
| 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 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. |
Generation 7
| 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 PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell. |
Generation 8
| 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. |
Metapod Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Kanto Route 25 | 7 |
| Yellow | Viridian Forest | 4 |
| Gold Silver | Ilex Forest | 5 |
| Crystal | Ilex Forest | 7 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Viridian Forest | 5 |
| Diamond Pearl | Eterna Forest | 12 |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest | 13 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Johto Route 30 | 4 |
| Black White | Unova Route 12 | 59 |
| X Y | Santalune Forest | 4 |