Metapod
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.

Evolution Chain

caterpie
Caterpie
Level 7
metapod
Metapod
Level 10
butterfree
Butterfree

Pokédex Data

Classification Cocoon Pokémon
Height 0.7 m (2'04")
Weight 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
Abilities N/A in Gen II

Game Locations

  • Azalea Town Area
  • Ilex Forest Area
  • Johto Route 30 Area
  • Johto Route 31 Area
  • Johto Route 34 Area
  • Johto Route 35 Area
  • Johto Route 36 Area
  • Johto Route 37 Area
  • Johto Route 38 Area
  • Johto Route 39 Area
  • Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
  • Kanto Route 24 Area
  • Kanto Route 25 Area
  • Kanto Route 26 Area
  • Kanto Route 27 Area
  • Lake Of Rage Area
  • National Park Area

Training

EV Yield +2 defense
Catch Rate 120
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate medium
Gender Ratio
Egg Groups Bug

Learned Moves

Level Up Moves

Gold/Silver
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
7 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
Crystal
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
7 Harden
30 Raises the user's Defense by one stage.

Base Stats

Hp 50
Attack 20
Defense 55
Sp. Atk 25
Sp. Def 25
Speed 30
Total 205

Type Defenses

(vs. Gen 6+ rules)

2x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
2x