Metapod
トランセル Trancell
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
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| Def
2
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
0
| Exp.
72
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Metapod (Japanese: トランセル Trancell) is a Bug-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Caterpie starting at level 7, and it evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10.
Biology
Physiology
While Metapod is classified as a cocoon Pokémon, it bears more resemblance to a chrysalis. Its soft body is protected by a hard outer shell while it undergoes metamorphosis. While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a large sudden impact could cause its vulnerable body to pop out, leaving it completely exposed. It shares many physiological and behavioral characteristics with Kakuna, suggesting that they may have a distant relationship.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Metapod possess a very limited range of movement. However, by hardening their outer shell, they can protect themselves from most kinds of enemies.
Behavior
In order to conserve as much energy as possible, Metapod generally remain motionless. They can be very difficult to spot in the wild, because their green coloration helps them blend in with the tree-top canopies. If Metapod is discovered by an enemy, it is unable to do anything other than harden its outer shell. While this is enough to deter most predators, it does not offer complete protection, as the Metapod's insides still remain soft and vulnerable. Its second line of defense is to drop out of the trees using String Shot. Because of its vulnerability, Metapod evolve rapidly into their final evolutionary stage.
Habitat
Metapod can often be found in wooded areas, such as Viridian Forest. They dangle themselves from leafy canopies using String Shot.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Metapod does not eat. It relies on the energy it stored as a Caterpie.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash had a Metapod that he caught as a Caterpie and evolved in Ash Catches a Pokémon. It eventually evolved into Butterfree in Challenge of the Samurai.
Other
Samurai, in Challenge of the Samurai, battled Ash's Metapod with his own Metapod, but because both Metapod only knew Harden, the battle went on for hours until a swarm of Beedrill forced the battle to end.
In Gettin' The Bugs Out, Bugsy used a Metapod against Ash for the Gym Battle. Unlike most Metapod, this one was actually able to fight back.
In Caterpie's Big Dilemma, Xander's Caterpie became giant-sized after eating some enhanced Rare Candies. Xander's Caterpie knocked down part of a radio tower in order to make a place for it to evolve into Metapod.
Minor appearances
A Metapod was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP003
| Metapod
| Ash's Pokédex
| Metapod, Caterpie's next stage. It has encased its body in a hard shell. This specimen reached this stage faster than any previously discovered Pokémon of this variety.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| AG142
| Metapod
| May's Pokédex
| Metadpod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod is the evolved form of Caterpie. Using a hard shell to protect its body, it prepares for its next evolution.
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| This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Metapod's first appearance is a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Also, Yellow's Caterpie was a Metapod briefly before evolving again into Butterfree. Bugsy also uses two Metapod on his team.
In the TCG
- Main article: Metapod (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
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| Blue
| This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
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| Yellow
| Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
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| Stadium
| When it hardens, only the external shell is transformed. The inside remains tender.
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| II
| Gold
| Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
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| Silver
| It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
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| Crystal
| This is its preevolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
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| Stadium 2
| Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
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| III
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack.
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| LeafGreen
| This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
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| IV
| Diamond
| A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
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| Pearl
| A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
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| Platinum
| A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
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| HeartGold
| Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
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| SoulSilver
| It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
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In side games
- Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)
- This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
- Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Discovery)
- Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| Red
| Blue
| Red: Rare
Blue: Common
| Red: Route 25, Viridian Forest
Blue: Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
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| Yellow
| Uncommon
| Viridian Forest
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Gold: Common
Silver: Uncommon
| Gold: Routes 2, 30, and 31 Ilex Forest, National Park
Silver: National Park during the Bug-Catching Contest
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 2, 24, 25, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| None
| Trade
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| Emerald
| None
| Trade
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Common
| Route 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| None
| Trade
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Dongle
| Eterna Forest (FireRed)
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| Platinum
| Dongle
| Eterna Forest (FireRed)
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| HeartGold
| SoulSilver
| HeartGold: Common
SoulSilver: Uncommon
| HeartGold: Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest and Headbutt trees
SoulSilver: National Park during the Bug-Catching Contest
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| Pal Park
| Forest
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 110 - 157
| 210 - 304
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| 22 - 79
| 40 - 152
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| 54 - 117
| 103 - 229
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| 27 - 84
| 49 - 163
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| 27 - 84
| 49 - 163
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| 31 - 90
| 58 - 174
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 25.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
None
None
By tutoring
TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Metapod is tied with Kakuna, Silcoon, and Cascoon as the weakest evolved Pokémon in the games, by average base stats.
- Metapod shares the same species name with Kakuna, Silcoon, and Cascoon. They are all known as Cocoon Pokémon.
- Despite not being able to move, Metapod can know Tackle if it evolves from Caterpie. Also, in Pokémon Platinum, it can learn Bug Bite by evolution from Caterpie despite not having a visible mouth.
- Metapod is the first Pokémon to evolve in a movie and in an episode, though the latter is from a Caterpie.
- Until the release of Pokémon Platinum, when its pre-evolution became able to learn Bug Bite, Metapod was unable to do anything to a Ghost-type minus struggling except lower their speed.
- There is some confusion as to which way Metapod is supposed to face. Some sprites show it with a dome curved back, other show it the other way around.
Origin
Its design appears to be based upon a generic butterfly chrysalis, most likely a Cabbage White or Swallowtail chrysalis.
Name origin
Metapod's name is a combination of metamorphosis and pod, referring to its chrysalis state. Its Japanese name appears to be a combination of transform and cell or shell.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
Notes
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Metapod images on Bulbagarden Archives.
