metapod

Metapod is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Bug

Abilities:

• Shed Skin: May heal its own status problems.

Physical Characteristics:

• Metapod is a green, cocoon-like Pokémon.
• It has a tough, shell-like exterior that resembles a chrysalis.
• Its body is crescent-shaped with a pointed tip and a small, barely visible mouth.
• The eyes are large, white with black pupils, and appear solemn.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Metapod is typically found in forests and wooded areas, often hanging from tree branches.
• It remains mostly immobile, conserving energy for its evolution.
• Due to its hardened shell, Metapod can withstand some physical attacks, but it is generally defenseless and relies on its camouflage for protection.

In Battle:

• Metapod is a very defensive Pokémon, primarily known for its move Harden.
• It has limited offensive capabilities and is often used to stall and increase its defensive stats.
• Typically used as a stepping stone towards evolving into Butterfree, where it gains a more diverse move set and improved stats.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Caterpie starting at level 7.
• Evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10.

Interesting Facts:

• Metapod's shell is so hard that it is often compared to iron.
• It is known for its patience, remaining still for long periods as it prepares for evolution.
• In the Pokémon anime, Metapod has been humorously portrayed as a Pokémon that engages in "Harden" battles, where two Metapod compete by continuously using the move Harden.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while itsshell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
• 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.
• Gold: Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it pre­pares to evolve. It stays motion­ less in the shell.
• Silver: It prepares for evolution by har­ dening its shellas much as possi­ ble to protect its soft body.
• Crystal: This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it canonly harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
• Ruby: 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.
• 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.
• Diamond: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
• Pearl: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
• Platinum: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
• Heartgold: Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
• Soulsilver: It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
• Black: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
• White: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
• Black-2: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
• White-2: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
• X: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
• Y: This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-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.
• Sun: Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.
• Moon: Its shell is hard, but it’s still just a bug shell. It’s been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided.
• Ultra-Sun: Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
• Ultra-Moon: Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
• Sword: It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
• Shield: Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.