Metapod
Ruby/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.

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.

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

Game Locations

  • Kanto Route 24 Area
  • Kanto Route 25 Area
  • Pattern Bush Area
  • Viridian Forest 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

Ruby/Sapphire
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.
Emerald
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.
FireRed/LeafGreen
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