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Metapod

Metapod's Type
Metapod's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 11
- Galar #
- 14
- Armor #
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- Crown #
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Metapod's Base Stats
- HP:
- 50
- Attack:
- 20
- Defense:
- 55
- Special:
- 25
- Speed:
- 30
- Total:
- 180
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 2'4" (0.7m)
- Weight:
- 21.8 lbs. (9.9 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- Base EXP:
- 72
- Catch Rate:
- 120
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Metapod's Abilities
Here is what ability Metapod has, along with its effect.
- Shed Skin
- 33% chance of healing Metapod's major status condition at the end of each turn.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Metapod's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Metapod's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Metapod evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Metapod's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Metapod can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Metapod's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Metapod's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Metapod's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Metapod is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Metapod is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
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HP | 210 | 240 | 274 | 304 | 50 |
Attack | 45 | 75 | 109 | 139 | 20 |
Defense | 115 | 145 | 179 | 209 | 55 |
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Speed | 65 | 95 | 129 | 159 | 30 |
Total | 180 |
Where to Find Metapod
If you're looking for where to find Metapod, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Metapod in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Metapod in the Wild
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Getting Metapod By Evolution
Evolves from Caterpie at level 7.
Pokédex Entries for Metapod
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Yellow
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.