Metapod Evolution
Metapod Abilities
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Metapod Moves
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Metapod Sprites
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it pre pares to evolve. It stays motion less in the shell.
It prepares for evolution by har dening its shell as much as possi ble to protect its soft body.
This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Metapod's Japanese name is Trancell (トランセル). Here are all the official names for Metapod across different languages:
Metapod Breeding
How to Get Metapod
Metapod can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Metapod in every game where it is available:
About Metapod
Metapod is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 205, Metapod is classified as a Cocoon Pokémon and is part of the Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree evolution line.
In competitive play, Metapod is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Shed Skin, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Metapod is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Metapod can learn 5 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.7m tall and weighing 9.9kg, Metapod has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.