Viridian Forest
100%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 3-6
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#011
POKÉDEX No. #011
Metapod
Cocoon Pokémon
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Height0.7 m
Weight9.9 kg
AbilitiesShed Skin
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack2040–152
- Defense55103–229
- Sp. Atk2549–163
- Sp. Def2549–163
- Speed3058–174
Total205
/ 720
BST205
1 percentile (1025)-203 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Green
Shape
Squiggle
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Caterpie#10Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #11 |
| Galar | #14 |
| Kalos Central | #24 |
| Kanto | #11 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #11 |
| Original Akala | #9 |
| Original Alola | #18 |
| Original Johto | #25 |
| Original Melemele | #18 |
| Updated Akala | #9 |
| Updated Alola | #18 |
| Updated Johto | #25 |
| Updated Melemele | #18 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
72
EV Yield
+2 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Metapod's Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Metapod totals 205 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Defense (55) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (20).
Defensively, the Bug combination gives Metapod 3 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 120 puts Metapod in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.7 m
Weight
9.9 kg
TypeBug
Abilities
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
120
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Metapod?
Metapod is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Metapod's weaknesses?
Metapod takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire type moves.
How does Metapod evolve?
Metapod evolves into Butterfree at level 10. Full evolution line: Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree.
What are Metapod's base stats?
Metapod has a base stat total of 205: HP 50, Attack 20, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 25, Sp. Def 25, Speed 30. Its highest stat is Defense (55).
