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==Biology==
==Biology==
Metapod is an {{wp|insect}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a green {{wp|chrysalis}}. Its body is crescent-shaped with several segments making up the lower point. The front of Metapod's shell resembles a face with heavy-lidded eyes and a sharply pointed nose. The back of its shell consists of several geometrically shaped portions and projections.
Metapod is an {{wp|insect}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a green {{wp|chrysalis}}. Its body is crescent-shaped, with several segments making up the lower point. The front of Metapod's shell resembles a face with heavy-lidded eyes and a sharply pointed nose. The back of its shell consists of several geometrically shaped portions and projections.


Metapod's soft body is protected by a hard outer shell as it undergoes {{wp|metamorphosis}}. While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a sudden, powerful impact could cause its liquid innards to pop out, leaving it completely exposed. Metapod generally remains motionless, rebuilding its cells for evolution. If an enemy discovers Metapod, it is unable to do anything other than harden its outer shell. Metapod lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests and jungles}}, often in groups. {{p|Pikipek}} is a natural predator of Metapod.
Metapod's soft body is protected by a hard outer shell as it undergoes {{wp|metamorphosis}}. While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a sudden, powerful impact could cause its liquid innards to pop out, leaving it completely exposed. Metapod generally remains motionless, rebuilding its cells for evolution. If an enemy discovers Metapod, it cannot do anything other than harden its outer shell. Metapod lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests and jungles}}, often in groups. {{p|Pikipek}} is a natural predator of Metapod. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Metapod is known to sleep while using the move {{m|Harden}} constantly to protect its innards. It stays still while sleeping to avoid getting attacked by foes<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>.


===Evolution===
===Evolution===
Metapod evolves from {{p|Caterpie}} and evolves into {{p|Butterfree}}.
Metapod evolves from {{p|Caterpie}} and evolves into {{p|Butterfree}}.


(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Metapod.png|thumb|left|250px|Metapod in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Metapod evolution anime.png|thumb|200px|Metapod's original evolution method in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Metapod]]=====
{{Ash}} had a Metapod that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a {{p|Caterpie}} and evolved in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', thus also marking the species' debut. He eventually evolved into {{p|Butterfree}} in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', following an attack by a horde of {{p|Beedrill}}.
 
Metapod also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. He evolved from Caterpie during a {{pkmn|battle}} against a {{p|Pinsir}} and later evolved into Butterfree after a battle against a group of {{p|Primeape}}.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', [[Samurai]]'s Metapod battled Ash's own Metapod, but because both Metapod only knew {{m|Harden}}, the battle went on for hours until a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} forced the battle to end.
 
In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', [[Bugsy]] used a Metapod during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, facing {{AP|Chikorita}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} before being defeated by the latter's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Unlike most Metapod, this one was actually able to fight back by using {{m|Tackle}}. More Metapod were seen inside the [[Azalea Gym]] in the same episode.
 
A Metapod appeared in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', under the ownership of [[Zander]]. It became {{pkmn2|giant}} after eating some enhanced [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]]. Zander's Caterpie knocked down part of a radio tower in order to make a place for it to evolve into Metapod. It later evolved again to become a Butterfree.
 
In ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', multiple Metapod evolved into Butterfree on [[Wayfarer Island]]. One Metapod had been befriended by Ash as a Caterpie, and Ash helped it eventually evolve into Butterfree.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Ash and [[Sam]] witnessed multiple Metapod evolving into Butterfree.
 
A Metapod appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
 
In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', a Metapod was among the {{type|Bug}} populace of [[Murcott Island]].
 
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Metapod appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a Metapod was one of the illusions created by a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}.
 
A Metapod appeared in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]]. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.
 
A Metapod appeared in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''.
 
A Metapod appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
 
In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', a Metapod played in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It appeared again in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Metapod was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].
 
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', two Trainers' Metapod joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.
 
In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', a Metapod watched {{an|Bewear}} and {{an|Stufful}} put on a performance in their hot springs.
 
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Caterpie|Metapod}}. It has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
 
In ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]'', a Metapod was seen in a video, evolving into Butterfree.
 
A Trainer's Metapod appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.
 
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', multiple Metapod evolved into Butterfree.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP003|Metapod|Ash's Pokédex|Metapod, {{p|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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{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG142|Metapod|May's Pokédex|Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod is the evolved form of Caterpie. Using a hard shell to protect its body, it prepares for its next evolution.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW130|Metapod|Ash's Pokédex|Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod's vulnerable body is surrounded by its hard shell, which protects it while it waits to evolve.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Metapod PO.png|thumb|250px|Metapod in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Metapod was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while another was under the ownership of {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. Red sent out Metapod during his Gym battle with [[Brock]], where it was able to slow {{TP|Brock|Onix}} down with {{m|String Shot}} but was defeated afterwards.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Metapod EToP.png|thumb|150px|Metapod in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Metapod}}
{{Ash}}'s Caterpie evolved into Metapod in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''. It was depicted as slightly thinner than other Metapod, as well as having a large spike on its back.
 
===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
{{HIBAPC|Midori}} was shown to have a Metapod.
 
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Metapod fell down from a tree in ''[[PPP02|Clefairy Comes Through]]''. Though [[Hazel]] put it back where it was, it fell again.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Magical Pokémon Journey|[[PPP02]]|★Metapod ([[Pokémon category|Cocoon Pokémon]])★ Metapod is unable to move on its own. Its only attack method is "{{m|Harden|harden}}."}}
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[[File:Kitty Metapod.png|thumb|200px|Metapod in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Kitty}}
Metapod debuted in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that gets out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
In ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?]]'', {{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Caterpie}}, which was called "Kitty", briefly evolved into Metapod before evolving again into [[Kitty|Butterfree]] during Yellow's showdown with [[Lance]].
 
[[Bugsy]] also uses two Metapod on his team, one the first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]''. It again appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' where it, a Kakuna and Bugsy visited the [[Azalea Town]]'s well where Team Rocket had been.
 
A wild Metapod appeared in the [[Wild Area]] in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]''.
 
According to the Pokédex at the end of [[Pokémon Adventures volume 1|Volume 1]], {{adv|Red}} appears to have captured a Caterpie which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Bugsy]]'s Butterfree was first seen as a Metapod in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. It evolved prior to ''[[GB11|Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Metapod appeared in ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''.
 
A Metapod appeared in [[GDZ23]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Metapod appeared in ''[[PM069|Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!]]''.
 
A Metapod appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bugsy]]. It evolved into a Butterfree.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Metapod (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Metapod appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.


==Game data==
==Game data==
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====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}
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{{learnlist/prevo8|010|Caterpie|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
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|defense=80
|defense=80
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
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{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011|pdex=043
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011|pdex=043
|dex=Inside that hard shell, Metapod’s cells are being completely rebuilt! Metapod often stick together in groups, moving as little as possible so their innards don’t spill out of their shells.}}
|dex=Inside that hard shell, Metapod’s cells are being completely rebuilt! Metapod often stick together in groups, moving as little as possible so their innards don’t spill out of their shells.}}
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|ndex=0011
|pokemon=Caterpie
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Bug
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|sleepstyle1=Placid Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Wobbling Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Hardened Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 8
|candyNum=80
|berry=Lum
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Greengrass Soybeans
|carrylimit=13
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
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{{Spritebox/Footer|011|Metapod}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|011|Metapod}}
==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Metapod.png|thumb|250px|Metapod in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Metapod evolution anime.png|thumb|200px|Metapod's original evolutionary method in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Metapod]]=====
{{Ash}} had a Metapod that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a {{p|Caterpie}} and evolved in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', thus also marking the species' debut. He eventually evolved into {{p|Butterfree}} in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', following an attack by a horde of {{p|Beedrill}}.
Metapod also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from {{aniseries|PTS}}. He evolved from Caterpie during a {{pkmn|battle}} against a {{p|Pinsir}} and later evolved into Butterfree after a battle against a group of {{p|Primeape}}.
=====Other=====
In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', [[Samurai]]'s Metapod battled Ash's own Metapod, but because both Metapod only knew {{m|Harden}}, the battle went on for hours until a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} forced the battle to end.
In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', [[Bugsy]] used a Metapod during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, facing {{AP|Chikorita}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} before being defeated by the latter's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Unlike most Metapod, this one was actually able to fight back by using {{m|Tackle}}. More Metapod were seen inside the [[Azalea Gym]] in the same episode.
A Metapod appeared in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', under the ownership of [[Zander]]. It became {{pkmn2|giant}} after eating some enhanced [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]]. Zander's Caterpie knocked down part of a radio tower in order to make a place for it to evolve into Metapod. It later evolved again to become a Butterfree.
In ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', multiple Metapod evolved into Butterfree on [[Wayfarer Island]]. One Metapod had been befriended by Ash as a Caterpie, and Ash helped it eventually evolve into Butterfree.
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Ash and [[Sam]] witnessed multiple Metapod evolving into Butterfree.
A Metapod appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', a Metapod was among the {{type|Bug}} populace of [[Murcott Island]].
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Metapod appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a Metapod was one of the illusions created by a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}.
A Metapod appeared in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]]. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.
A Metapod appeared in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''.
A Metapod appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', a Metapod played in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It appeared again in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.
In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Metapod was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', two Trainers' Metapod joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.
In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', a Metapod watched {{an|Bewear}} and {{an|Stufful}} put on a performance in their hot springs.
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Caterpie|Metapod}}. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.
In ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]'', a Metapod was seen in a video, evolving into Butterfree.
A Trainer's Metapod appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', multiple Metapod evolved into Butterfree.
A Trainer's Metapod appeared in [[HZ047]].
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP003|Metapod|Ash's Pokédex|Metapod, {{p|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.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG142|Metapod|May's Pokédex|Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod is the evolved form of Caterpie. Using a hard shell to protect its body, it prepares for its next evolution.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW130|Metapod|Ash's Pokédex|Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod's vulnerable body is surrounded by its hard shell, which protects it while it waits to evolve.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Metapod PO.png|thumb|250px|Metapod in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Metapod was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while another was under the ownership of {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. Red sent out Metapod during his Gym battle with [[Brock]], where it was able to slow {{TP|Brock|Onix}} down with {{m|String Shot}} but was defeated afterwards.
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Kitty Metapod.png|thumb|200px|Metapod in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash Metapod EToP.png|thumb|150px|Metapod in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Kitty]]=====
In ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?]]'', {{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Caterpie}}, which was called "Kitty", briefly evolved into Metapod before evolving again into [[Kitty|Butterfree]] during Yellow's showdown with [[Lance]].
====Minor appearances====
Metapod debuted in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that gets out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
[[Bugsy]] also uses two Metapod on his team, one the first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]''. It again appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' where it, a Kakuna and Bugsy visited the [[Azalea Town]]'s well where Team Rocket had been.
A wild Metapod appeared in the [[Wild Area]] in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]''.
According to the Pokédex at the end of [[Pokémon Adventures volume 1|Volume 1]], {{adv|Red}} appears to have captured a Caterpie which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Metapod appeared in ''[[PM069|Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!]]''.
A Metapod appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bugsy]]. It evolved into a Butterfree.
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Metapod}}
{{Ash}}'s Caterpie evolved into Metapod in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''. It was depicted as slightly thinner than other Metapod, as well as having a large spike on its back.
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Metapod fell down from a tree in ''[[PPP02|Clefairy Comes Through]]''. Though [[Hazel]] put it back where it was, it fell again.
====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Magical Pokémon Journey|[[PPP02]]|★Metapod ([[Pokémon category|Cocoon Pokémon]])★ Metapod is unable to move on its own. Its only attack method is "{{m|Harden|harden}}."}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Metapod appeared in ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''.
A Metapod appeared in [[GDZ23]].
===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
{{HIBAPC|Midori}} was shown to have a Metapod.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Bugsy]]'s Butterfree was first seen as a Metapod in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. It evolved prior to ''[[GB11|Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Metapod (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Metapod appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:011Metapod AG anime.png|thumb|150px|Metapod's {{aniseries|AG}} artwork, showing it with yellow schlerae]]
* Metapod shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Silcoon}}, and {{p|Cascoon}}. They are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
* Metapod shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Silcoon}}, and {{p|Cascoon}}. They are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
** They also share the same base stat total, learnset, [[Ability]], and EV yield.
** They also share the same base stat total, learnset, [[Ability]], and EV yield.
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* Metapod is the first Pokémon to evolve in [[M04|a movie]], and part of the first evolution cycle in [[EP003|an episode]].
* Metapod is the first Pokémon to evolve in [[M04|a movie]], and part of the first evolution cycle in [[EP003|an episode]].
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, when its pre-evolution became able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}}, Metapod was unable to damage {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon except by using {{m|Struggle}}. It shared this trait with {{p|Caterpie}}. This is also true for {{p|Kakuna}} and its pre-evolution, {{p|Weedle}}, against {{t|Steel}} types before {{game|Platinum}} was released.
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, when its pre-evolution became able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}}, Metapod was unable to damage {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon except by using {{m|Struggle}}. It shared this trait with {{p|Caterpie}}. This is also true for {{p|Kakuna}} and its pre-evolution, {{p|Weedle}}, against {{t|Steel}} types before {{game|Platinum}} was released.
** Due to this, it was impossible to complete a [[Generation I]] game using only Caterpie or Metapod, since Struggle couldn't hit Ghost types at the time.
** Due to this, it is impossible to complete a [[Generation I]] game using only Caterpie or Metapod, since Struggle cannot hit Ghost types in this generation.
* Metapod is usually depicted with white sclerae, such as in the games, TCG, and promotional illustrations, but it has yellow sclerae in the anime.
* Metapod is usually depicted with white sclerae, such as in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{Trading Card Game}}, and promotional illustrations, but it has yellow sclerae in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
* In the anime episode ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', the process of Metapod's evolution was similar to a real life butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. In [[AG142|later]] [[BW130|episodes]], however, Metapod is shown to evolve like any other Pokémon.
* In the ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', the process of Metapod's evolution was similar to a real life butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. However, in later episodes,<ref>''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]''</ref> Metapod is shown to evolve like any other Pokémon.
* {{wp|Ume Aoki}}, a Japanese cartoonist famous for her work on the manga ''{{wp|Hidamari Sketch}}'' and as the character designer for the anime ''{{wp|Puella Magi Madoka Magica}}'', utilizes a likeness of herself cosplaying as a Metapod to represent herself in her works.
* {{wp|Ume Aoki}}, a Japanese cartoonist famous for her work on the manga ''{{wp|Hidamari Sketch}}'' and as the character designer for the anime ''{{wp|Puella Magi Madoka Magica}}'', utilizes a likeness of herself cosplaying as a Metapod to represent herself in her works.


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* [[Kitty]]
* [[Kitty]]
* [[Metapod (Red and Blue Rescue Team)]]
* [[Metapod (Red and Blue Rescue Team)]]
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 00:37, 18 October 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Metapod (disambiguation).
Metapod
Cocoon Pokémon 		トランセル
Transel
#0011
Metapod



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Shed Skin Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
120 (24.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
Metapod
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21.8 lbs. 9.9 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
72
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		72
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
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Atk 		2
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Pokédex color
  Green
Base friendship
70
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Metapod (Japanese: トランセル Transel) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Caterpie starting at level 7 and evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10.

Biology

Metapod is an insect Pokémon that resembles a green chrysalis. Its body is crescent-shaped, with several segments making up the lower point. The front of Metapod's shell resembles a face with heavy-lidded eyes and a sharply pointed nose. The back of its shell consists of several geometrically shaped portions and projections.

Metapod's soft body is protected by a hard outer shell as it undergoes metamorphosis. While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a sudden, powerful impact could cause its liquid innards to pop out, leaving it completely exposed. Metapod generally remains motionless, rebuilding its cells for evolution. If an enemy discovers Metapod, it cannot do anything other than harden its outer shell. Metapod lives in temperate forests and jungles, often in groups. Pikipek is a natural predator of Metapod. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Metapod is known to sleep while using the move Harden constantly to protect its innards. It stays still while sleeping to avoid getting attacked by foes[1].

Evolution

Metapod evolves from Caterpie and evolves into Butterfree.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

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Unevolved
Caterpie
 Bug 

→
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First Evolution
Metapod
 Bug 

→
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Second Evolution
Butterfree
 Bug  Flying 

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#011
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Blue
Yellow Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Stadium When it hardens, only the external shell is transformed. The inside remains tender.
Generation II Johto
#025
Gold Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
Silver It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible 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.
Stadium 2 Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#— 		Kanto
#011
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
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#— 		Johto
#025
Diamond A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
White
Black 2 A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #024 		Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
#018 		Kanto
#011
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.
Let's Go Pikachu Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#014 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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.
Brilliant Diamond A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#— 		Kitakami
#— 		Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Pokédex Image Metapod SM.png
Metapod's Image in the Alolan Pokédex

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

Generation I
Red
Route 25, Viridian Forest
Blue
Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
Blue (Japan)
Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest
Yellow
Viridian Forest
Generation II
Gold
Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National ParkMorningDay
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
Silver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Crystal
Routes 24 and 25, Ilex ForestMorningDay
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Eterna Forest (FireRed)
Platinum
Eterna Forest (FireRed)
HeartGold
Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian ForestMorningDay
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Route 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
SoulSilver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Route 12
Black 2
Trade
White 2
Evolve Caterpie
Generation VI
X
Evolve Caterpie
Y
Santalune Forest
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Routes 1 and 5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Rolling Fields
Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Caterpie
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

Generation I
Snap
River
Pinball
Evolve Caterpie
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
SOL Laboratory 2, Endless Level 4, Secret Storage 8, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Joyous Tower (7F-8F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F), Happy Outlook (1F-15F)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Sky Peak (1st Station Pass 1F-5th Station Pass 3F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F), Happy Outlook (1F-15F)
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode C & A)
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Treetops: Sun-Dappled Bank
PokéPark 2
Crag Area
Rumble U
Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Su
Rumble World
Fairy Land: Pixie Glen (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Joyous Tower (4F-8F)
Fainted Pokémon: Northwind Field, Murky Cave
New Snap
Founja Jungle, Mightywide RiverDay
Generation IX
Sleep
Greengrass Isle (from Great 1)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (20th release)


Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Berry Berry (100%)
Yellow

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
205
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 25.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/3 ★☆☆
Power
1/3 ★☆☆
Skill
1/1 ★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump
2/3 ★★☆
Total
9/15 ★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Metapod is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30
Evo.Evo. Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metapod
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metapod
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM82
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TR46
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metapod
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metapod
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metapod
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metapod
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Metapod in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Metapod in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metapod
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metapod
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metapod
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metapod
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Caterpie (Pokémon)#Learnset Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
Caterpie (Pokémon)#Learnset String Shot Bug Status — 95% 40
Caterpie (Pokémon)#Learnset Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metapod
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metapod
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metapod
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metapod
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Stun Spore Metapod (Base Set 54)
Rollout Metapod (Expedition 87)
Sharpen Metapod (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 39)
Metapod (HeartGold & SoulSilver 46)
Tackle Metapod (151 11)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin011.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani011.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Mist-Rise Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP Now is the time to endure.
26%-50% HP Oh, no... My health is down to half...
1%-25% HP I can't keep going... I don't know if I can metamorphose...
Level up Oh! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 011.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 011.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Rescue Pupitar
Connected to: Pupitar, Cascoon, Wingull
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal Harden!
Low HP (< 50%) Argh… This is a bit rough…
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush011Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 60 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW011.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Metapod fell off the White Tree at the entrance to the Haunted House. He stays busy watching all the visitors to the Haunted House.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2011.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
She lived in the Arbor Area, but a twist of fate brought her to the Crag Area. She admires Serperior.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT011.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Bug
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 5

#748
Shuffle011.png

Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon GO
GO011.png Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 45 Base Defense: 80
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Caterpie Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Bug Bite, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Struggle, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
NPS011.png
Photodex entry #043
Inside that hard shell, Metapod’s cells are being completely rebuilt! Metapod often stick together in groups, moving as little as possible so their innards don’t spill out of their shells.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0011.png Sleep type: Dozing Pokémon type: Bug Points to befriend: 7
Specialty: Berries Berry:
Sleep Lum Berry.pngLum Berry ×2 		Primary ingredient:
Sleep Honey.pngHoney ×1
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Honey.pngHoney Sleep Snoozy Tomato.pngSnoozy Tomato Sleep Greengrass Soybeans.pngGreengrass Soybeans
Main skill: Ingredient Magnet S Base carry limit: 13
Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
Evolution requirements:
Sleep Caterpie Candy.pngCaterpie Candy ×80, Lv. 8
It stays still when it sleeps to avoid being attacked. Metapod has been confirmed to use Harden even while asleep, possibly to protect its soft innards.
Sleep Style 0011-1.png Sleep Style 0011-2.png Sleep Style 0011-3.png Sleep Style 0011-4.png
Placid Sleep Wobbling Sleep Hardened Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Evolution data

0010Caterpie.png
Unevolved
Caterpie
 Bug 
Rare Candy
Level 7
→
0011Metapod.png
First Evolution
Metapod
 Bug 
Rare Candy
Level 10
→
0012Butterfree.png
Second Evolution
Butterfree
 Bug  Flying 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 011.png Spr b g1 011.png Spr 1b 011.png Spr b g1 011.png Spr 1y 011.png Spr b g1 011.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 011.png Spr b 2g 011.png Spr 2s 011.png Spr b 2s 011.png Spr 2c 011.png Spr b 2c 011.png
Spr 2g 011 s.png Spr b 2g 011 s.png Spr 2s 011 s.png Spr b 2s 011 s.png Spr 2c 011 s.png Spr b 2c 011 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 011.png Spr b 3r 011.png Spr 3e 011.png Spr b 3e 011.png Spr 3f 011.png Spr b 3f 011.png
Spr 3r 011 s.png Spr b 3r 011 s.png Spr 3e 011 s.png Spr b 3e 011 s.png Spr 3f 011 s.png Spr b 3f 011 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 011.png Spr b 4d 011.png Spr 4p 011.png Spr b 4p 011.png Spr 4h 011.png Spr b 4h 011.png
Spr 4d 011 s.png Spr b 4d 011 s.png Spr 4p 011 s.png Spr b 4p 011 s.png Spr 4h 011 s.png Spr b 4h 011 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 011.png Spr b 5b 011.png Spr 5b2 011.png Spr b 5b2 011.png
Spr 5b 011 s.png Spr b 5b 011 s.png Spr 5b2 011 s.png Spr b 5b2 011 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 011.png
Spr b 6x 011.png
Spr 6o 011.png
Spr b 6o 011.png
Spr 6x 011 s.png
Spr b 6x 011 s.png
Spr 6o 011 s.png
Spr b 6o 011 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 011.png
Spr b 7s 011.png
Spr 7s 011.png
Spr b 7s 011.png
Spr 7s 011 s.png
Spr b 7s 011 s.png
Spr 7s 011 s.png
Spr b 7s 011 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 011.png
Spr 7p 011 s.png
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 011.png
Spr 8s 011 s.png
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0011.png HOME0011 s.png
011MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Metapod images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Metapod in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Metapod's original evolutionary method in Pokémon the Series: The Beginning

Major appearances

Ash's Metapod

Ash had a Metapod that he caught as a Caterpie and evolved in Ash Catches a Pokémon, thus also marking the species' debut. He eventually evolved into Butterfree in Challenge of the Samurai, following an attack by a horde of Beedrill.

Metapod also appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in a different continuity from Pokémon the Series. He evolved from Caterpie during a battle against a Pinsir and later evolved into Butterfree after a battle against a group of Primeape.

Other

In Challenge of the Samurai, Samurai's Metapod battled Ash's 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 during his Gym battle against Ash, facing Chikorita and Pikachu before being defeated by the latter's Thunderbolt. Unlike most Metapod, this one was actually able to fight back by using Tackle. More Metapod were seen inside the Azalea Gym in the same episode.

A Metapod appeared in Caterpie's Big Dilemma, under the ownership of Zander. It became giant after eating some enhanced Rare Candies. Zander's Caterpie knocked down part of a radio tower in order to make a place for it to evolve into Metapod. It later evolved again to become a Butterfree.

In Butterfree and Me!, multiple Metapod evolved into Butterfree on Wayfarer Island. One Metapod had been befriended by Ash as a Caterpie, and Ash helped it eventually evolve into Butterfree.

Minor appearances

In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, Ash and Sam witnessed multiple Metapod evolving into Butterfree.

A Metapod appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.

In Tracey Gets Bugged, a Metapod was among the Bug-type populace of Murcott Island.

A wild Metapod appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Illusion Confusion!, a Metapod was one of the illusions created by a group of Haunter and Gengar.

A Metapod appeared in Gonna Rule The School!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Trainers' School. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.

A Metapod appeared in Riding the Winds of Change!.

A Metapod appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Metapod played in Lillie's garden. It appeared again in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.

In I Choose Paradise!, a Trainer's Metapod was at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

In Securing the Future!, two Trainers' Metapod joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

In The Battlefield of Truth and Love!, a Metapod watched Bewear and Stufful put on a performance in their hot springs.

In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh caught a Metapod. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

In Not Too Close for Comfort!, a Metapod was seen in a video, evolving into Butterfree.

A Trainer's Metapod appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.

In Heroes Unite!, multiple Metapod evolved into Butterfree.

A Trainer's Metapod appeared in HZ047.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG142 Metapod May's Pokédex Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod is the evolved form of Caterpie. Using a hard shell to protect its body, it prepares for its next evolution.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW130 Metapod Ash's Pokédex Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod's vulnerable body is surrounded by its hard shell, which protects it while it waits to evolve.

Pokémon Origins

Metapod in Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Metapod was seen in Professor Oak's introduction, while another was under the ownership of Red. Red sent out Metapod during his Gym battle with Brock, where it was able to slow Onix down with String Shot but was defeated afterwards.

In the manga

Metapod in Pokémon Adventures
Metapod in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Pokémon Adventures

Major appearances

Kitty

In The Might of... Metapod?, Yellow's Caterpie, which was called "Kitty", briefly evolved into Metapod before evolving again into Butterfree during Yellow's showdown with Lance.

Minor appearances

Metapod debuted in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that gets out of its Poké Ball in Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Bugsy also uses two Metapod on his team, one the first appeared in Into the Unown. It again appeared in Ursaring Major where it, a Kakuna and Bugsy visited the Azalea Town's well where Team Rocket had been.

A wild Metapod appeared in the Wild Area in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light.

According to the Pokédex at the end of Volume 1, Red appears to have captured a Caterpie which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Metapod appeared in Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!.

A Metapod appeared in The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!, under the ownership of Bugsy. It evolved into a Butterfree.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Metapod

Ash's Caterpie evolved into Metapod in Play Misty For Me. It was depicted as slightly thinner than other Metapod, as well as having a large spike on its back.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Metapod fell down from a tree in Clefairy Comes Through. Though Hazel put it back where it was, it fell again.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Magical Pokémon Journey PPP02 ★Metapod (Cocoon Pokémon)★ Metapod is unable to move on its own. Its only attack method is "harden."

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Metapod appeared in Shu and Pikachu's Debut!.

A Metapod appeared in GDZ23.

How I Became a Pokémon Card

Midori was shown to have a Metapod.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Bugsy's Butterfree was first seen as a Metapod in Let's Aim For The Goal!. It evolved prior to Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket.

In the TCG

Main article: Metapod (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Metapod appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

Metapod's Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire artwork, showing it with yellow schlerae
  • Metapod shares its category with Kakuna, Silcoon, and Cascoon. They are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
    • They also share the same base stat total, learnset, Ability, and EV yield.
      • This ties them as the evolved Pokémon with the lowest base stat total.
  • Metapod is the first Pokémon to evolve in a movie, and part of the first evolution cycle in an episode.
  • Until the release of Pokémon Platinum, when its pre-evolution became able to learn Bug Bite, Metapod was unable to damage Ghost-type Pokémon except by using Struggle. It shared this trait with Caterpie. This is also true for Kakuna and its pre-evolution, Weedle, against Steel types before Pokémon Platinum was released.
    • Due to this, it is impossible to complete a Generation I game using only Caterpie or Metapod, since Struggle cannot hit Ghost types in this generation.
  • Metapod is usually depicted with white sclerae, such as in the games, TCG, and promotional illustrations, but it has yellow sclerae in Pokémon the Series.
  • In the Pokémon the Series episode Challenge of the Samurai, the process of Metapod's evolution was similar to a real life butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. However, in later episodes,[2] Metapod is shown to evolve like any other Pokémon.
  • Ume Aoki, a Japanese cartoonist famous for her work on the manga Hidamari Sketch and as the character designer for the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, utilizes a likeness of herself cosplaying as a Metapod to represent herself in her works.

Origin

Metapod seems to be based on a butterfly chrysalis, possibly that of the cabbage white butterfly due to its pointed shape and green color.

Name origin

Metapod may be a combination of metamorphosis and pod (a shell containing seeds).

Transel may be a combination of transform and cell or possibly a pun on ランドセル randoseru (school bag).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese トランセル Transel From transform and cell, as well as a pun on ランドセル randoseru
France Flag.png French Chrysacier From chrysalide and acier
Spain Flag.png Spanish Metapod Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Safcon From Safe and Kokon
Italy Flag.png Italian Metapod Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 단데기 Tandegi From 단단하다 dandanhada and 번데기 beondegi
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鐵甲蛹 / 铁甲蛹 Tiějiǎyǒng From 鐵甲 / 铁甲 Tiějiǎ and 蛹 yǒng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鐵甲蛹 Titgaapyúng*
鐵甲蟲 Titgaapchùhng* 		From 鐵甲 titgaap and 蛹 yúng
From 鐵甲 titgaap and 蟲 chùhng


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Sleep Style Dex
  2. ↑ Caterpie's Big Dilemma, Butterfree and Me!

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