Metapod | Pokédex

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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

Level 7

Metapod

Level 10

Butterfree

Pokédex & Training Data

Classification Cocoon Pokémon

Height 0.7 m (2'04")

Weight 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

Abilities

Shed Skin

EV Yield +2 defense

Catch Rate 120

Base Friendship 70

Growth Rate medium

Gender Ratio

♂ ♀

Egg Groups Bug

Pokédex Numbers

Kanto (R/B/Y) #011

Johto (G/S/C) #025

Johto (HG/SS) #025

Kalos (Central) #024

Alola (S/M) #018

Alola (US/UM) #018

Galar (Sw/Sh) #014

National #011

Game Locations

Kanto Route 24 Area

Kanto Route 25 Area

Pattern Bush Area

Viridian Forest Area

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)

0.5x