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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Caterpie family appeared on November 1, 2018.
- Caterpie
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Butterfree
- Metapod and Butterfree by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 15 to Dec 28, 2024, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 to Dec 28, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Dec 21, 2017 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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
How to get Metapod.
Every main-series game Metapod is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRolling Fields
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- EvolveCaterpie (Level 7)
- Shining PearlTrade
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 1 and 5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildViridian Forest
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- EvolveCaterpie (Level 7)
- YObtainable
- WildSantalune Forest
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- Black 2Trade
- White 2Obtainable
- EvolveCaterpie (Level 7)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildEterna Forest (FireRed)
- HeartGoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildRoute 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
- SoulSilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Generation IIObtainable
- GoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 30, 31, Ilex Forest, National Park (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildRoutes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
- SilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25, Ilex Forest (morning) (day)
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildIlex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation IObtainable
- RedObtainable
- WildRoute 25, Viridian Forest
- BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
- YellowObtainable
- WildViridian Forest
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Metapod appears in 26 episodes.
From EP003 (1997-04-15) through HZ047 (2024-04-19).
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
Metapod in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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