Metapod
TL;DR. Metapod is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 205. This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Stat spread.
Total of 205. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Metapod in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Metapod reaches 450 CP at level 40 and 515 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Metapod.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Metapod, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Metapod?
Metapod is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Metapod weak to?
Metapod takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Metapod resistant to?
Metapod resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Metapod evolve?
Metapod evolves from Caterpie (Level 7). Metapod evolves into Butterfree (Level 10).
What generation is Metapod from?
Metapod was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0011.
What are Metapod's base stats?
Metapod has HP 50, Attack 20, Defense 55, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 25, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 205.
What are Metapod's abilities?
Metapod can have the ability Shed Skin.
Is Metapod legendary or mythical?
No. Metapod is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Metapod's best stat?
Metapod's highest base stat is Defense at 55, which ranks 52nd of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Metapod good?
Metapod has a base stat total of 205, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 82nd among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Metapod as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Metapod is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Metapod vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Metapod | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 57 | -7 |
| Attack | 20 | 68 | -48 |
| Defense | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Special Attack | 25 | 57 | -32 |
| Special Defense | 25 | 64 | -39 |
| Speed | 30 | 60 | -30 |
| Total | 205 | 375 | -170 |
Metapod appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Metapod is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Metapod in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 21 games have a known habitat.
Metapod appears in 26 episodes.
From EP003 (1997-04-15) through JN136 (2022-12-16).
- EP003 Ash Catches a Pokémon Original 1998-09-10
- EP004 Challenge of the Samurai Original 1998-09-11
- EP015 Battle Aboard the St. Anne Original 1998-09-07
- EP021 Bye Bye Butterfree Original 1998-10-05
- HZ047 Put Your Heart Into It! Horizons 2025-01-13
- EP097 A Shipful of Shivers Original 2000-03-25
- EP121 A Sappy Ending Original 2000-10-28
- EP144 A Shadow of a Drought Original 2001-03-03
- AG015 Gonna Rule the School! Advanced Generation 2004-01-10
- AG142 Caterpie's Big Dilemma Advanced Generation 2006-06-10
- BW130 Butterfree and Me! Black & White 2013-09-14
- JN006 Working My Way Back to Mew! Journeys 2020-06-12
+ 14 more episodes
- JN007 Serving Up the Flute Cup! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN011 Best Friend... Worst Nightmare! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN014 Raid Battle in the Ruins! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN020 Dreams Are Made of These! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN021 Caring for a Mystery! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN023 Panic in the Park! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN031 The Cuteness Quotient! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN033 Trade, Borrow, and Steal! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN035 Gotta Catch a What?! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN054 Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN062 Not Too Close for Comfort! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN076 All Out, All of the Time! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN078 Detective Drizzile! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN136 This Could be the Start of Something Big! Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Metapod has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Metapod sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Metapod card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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