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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Metapod resembles a green {{wp|chrysalis}}. Its body is crescent-shaped with several segments making up the lower point. The front of its 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. Its soft body is protected by a hard outer shell while it undergoes {{wp|metamorphosis}}. While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a sudden, powerful impact could cause its | Metapod is a Pokémon that resembles a green {{wp|chrysalis}}. Its body is crescent-shaped with several segments making up the lower point. The front of its 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. Its soft body is protected by a hard outer shell while 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|forests}}. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Ash's Metapod]]===== | =====[[Ash's Metapod]]===== | ||
{{Ash}} had a Metapod that he caught as a {{p|Caterpie}} and evolved in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''. It eventually evolved into {{p|Butterfree}} in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''. | {{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. It 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. It evolved from Caterpie during a battle against {{p|Pinsir}} and later evolved into Butterfree after a battle against {{p|Primeape}}. | Metapod also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. It evolved from Caterpie during a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{p|Pinsir}} and later evolved into Butterfree after a battle against {{p|Primeape}}. | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
A Metapod appeared in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', under the ownership of [[Samurai]]. It 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. | |||
A Metapod appeared in ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', under the ownership of [[Bugsy]]. He used it during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. Metapod battled {{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}}. Multiple other Metapod were also seen inside the [[Azalea Gym]] in the same episode. | |||
A Metapod appeared in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', under the ownership of [[Xander]]. It became {{pkmn2|giant}} after eating some enhanced [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]]. Xander'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. | |||
Multiple Metapod appeared in ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', | Multiple Metapod appeared in ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', where they 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==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
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A Metapod appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | A Metapod appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | ||
A Metapod | A Metapod made a brief cameo appearance in ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'' as one of the Bug-type Pokémon on [[Murcott Island]]. | ||
A Metapod appeared in ''[[ | A {{pkmn2|wild}} Metapod appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | ||
A Metapod | A Metapod appeared in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'' as 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]]''. | A Metapod appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. | ||
A Metapod appeared in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'' as a silhouette that | A Metapod appeared in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'' as a silhouette that {{Rotom}} brought up. | ||
A Metapod appeared in ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon playing in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It appeared again in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''. | A Metapod appeared in ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon playing in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It appeared again in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Metapod appeared in [[SM086]], where it was among the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon | A Trainer's Metapod appeared in ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]. | ||
Two Trainers' Metapod appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', where they joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Ash Metapod EToP.png|thumb|150px|Metapod in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]] | [[File:Ash Metapod EToP.png|thumb|150px|Metapod in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]] | ||
===In | ===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ||
{{main|Ash's Metapod}} | {{main|Ash's Metapod}} | ||
{{Ash}}'s Butterfree | {{Ash}}'s Butterfree was first caught in ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]'' as a {{p|Caterpie}} and then evolved into Metapod in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''. In this appearance it appears to be slightly thinner than other Metapod, as well as having a large spike on its back. | ||
Ash's Metapod evolves into {{p|Butterfree}} in ''Play Misty For Me'' during Ash's Gym battle with {{an|Misty}}. Its last appearance as a Butterfree was in ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', battling a giant {{p|Haunter}}. | Ash's Metapod evolves into {{p|Butterfree}} in ''Play Misty For Me'' during Ash's Gym battle with {{an|Misty}}. Its last appearance as a Butterfree was in ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', battling a giant {{p|Haunter}}. | ||
===In the | ===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga=== | ||
{{HIBAPC|Midori}} was shown to have a Metapod. | {{HIBAPC|Midori}} was shown to have a Metapod. | ||
===In the | ===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga=== | ||
A Metapod fell down from a tree in [[PPP02|Clefairy Comes Through]]. [[Hazel]] put it back where it was. Then it fell back again. | A Metapod fell down from a tree in [[PPP02|Clefairy Comes Through]]. [[Hazel]] put it back where it was. Then it fell back again. | ||
[[File:Kitty Metapod.png|thumb | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
===In the | {{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}} | |||
[[File:Kitty Metapod.png|thumb|200px|Metapod in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | |||
{{main|Kitty}} | {{main|Kitty}} | ||
Metapod's first appearance is a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that gets out of | Metapod's first appearance is a cameo 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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According to the Pokédex at the end of [[Pokémon Adventures volume 1|Volume 1]], Red appears to have captured a Caterpie which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree. | According to the Pokédex at the end of [[Pokémon Adventures volume 1|Volume 1]], Red appears to have captured a Caterpie which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree. | ||
===In the | ===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ||
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]]''. | 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== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Bug}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=011}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry={{m|Harden}}s its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry={{m|Harden}}s its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=025}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to [[Evolution|evolve]]. It stays motionless in the shell.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to [[Evolution|evolve]]. It stays motionless in the shell.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=011}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=025}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=024|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=018|reg2=Kanto|num2=011}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn't move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn't move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Its hard shell doesn't crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Its hard shell doesn't crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Alola}} and {{rtn|5|Alola}}, [[Lush Jungle]], [[Melemele Meadow]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Alola}} and {{rtn|5|Alola}}, [[Lush Jungle]], [[Melemele Meadow]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|5|Alola}}, [[Lush Jungle]], [[Melemele Meadow]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|5|Alola}}, [[Lush Jungle]], [[Melemele Meadow]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}} | |||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]==== | ||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | |||
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7null}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | |||
=====By a prior [[evolution]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|||||String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | |||
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]==== | |||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | {{learnlist/levelh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7| | {{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7| | {{learnlist/level7|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | {{learnlist/levelf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | ||
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | =====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | {{learnlist/tmh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm7null}} | {{learnlist/tm7null}} | ||
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | {{learnlist/tmf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | ||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | =====By {{pkmn|breeding}}===== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7null}} | {{learnlist/breed7null}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}} | {{learnlist/breedf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}} | ||
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | =====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status| | {{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}} | ||
====By a prior [[evolution]]==== | =====By a prior [[evolution]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | {{learnlist/prevoh/7|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}} | {{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|||||String Shot|Bug|Status| | {{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|||||String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|||||Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|'''|{{sup/7|SM}}}} | {{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|||||Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|'''|{{sup/7|SM}}}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|t||||Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||{{sup/7|USUM}}}} | {{learnlist/prevo7|010|Caterpie|t||||Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||{{sup/7|USUM}}}} | ||
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|hatch=N/A | |hatch=N/A | ||
|buddy=1 | |buddy=1 | ||
|candy=Caterpie | |||
|evocandy=50 | |evocandy=50 | ||
|stamina= | |stamina=137 | ||
|attack=45 | |attack=45 | ||
|defense= | |defense=80 | ||
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Tackle}} | |fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Tackle}} | ||
|special={{m|Struggle}} | |special={{m|Struggle}} | ||
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Metapod is a combination of ''{{wp|metamorphosis (biology)|metamorphosis}}'' and ''pod'' (referring to its {{wp|Pupa|chrysalis}} state). | Metapod is a combination of ''{{wp|metamorphosis (biology)|metamorphosis}}'' and ''pod'' (referring to its {{wp|Pupa|chrysalis}} state). | ||
Transel | Transel may be a combination of ''transform'' and ''{{wp|cell}}'' or ''shell''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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|zh_yue=鐵甲蟲 ''Titgaapchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning="Armored bug"; 甲蟲 means "{{wp|beetle}}" | |zh_yue=鐵甲蟲 ''Titgaapchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning="Armored bug"; 甲蟲 means "{{wp|beetle}}" | ||
|zh_cmn=鐵甲蛹 / 铁甲蛹 ''Tiějiáyǒng''|zh_cmnmeaning="Armored {{wp|chrysalis}}" | |zh_cmn=鐵甲蛹 / 铁甲蛹 ''Tiějiáyǒng''|zh_cmnmeaning="Armored {{wp|chrysalis}}" | ||
|he=מטפוד ''Metapod''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name | |||
|lt=Metapodas|ltmeaning=From English name | |lt=Metapodas|ltmeaning=From English name | ||
|ru=Метапод ''Metapod''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Метапод ''Metapod''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name |
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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 a Pokémon that resembles a green chrysalis. Its body is crescent-shaped with several segments making up the lower point. The front of its 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. 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 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 forests.
In the anime
In the main series
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. It 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 the main series. It evolved from Caterpie during a battle against Pinsir and later evolved into Butterfree after a battle against Primeape.
Other
A Metapod appeared in Challenge of the Samurai, under the ownership of Samurai. It 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.
A Metapod appeared in Gettin' The Bugs Out, under the ownership of Bugsy. He used it during his Gym battle against Ash. Metapod battled 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. Multiple other Metapod were also seen inside the Azalea Gym in the same episode.
A Metapod appeared in Caterpie's Big Dilemma, under the ownership of Xander. It became giant 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. It later evolved again to become a Butterfree.
Multiple Metapod appeared in Butterfree and Me!, where they 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
Multiple Metapod appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, where Ash and Sam witnessed them as they were evolving into Butterfree.
A Metapod appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.
A Metapod made a brief cameo appearance in Tracey Gets Bugged as one of the Bug-type Pokémon on Murcott Island.
A wild Metapod appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Metapod appeared in Illusion Confusion! as 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.
A Metapod appeared in Loading the Dex! as a silhouette that Rotom brought up.
A Metapod appeared in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, where it was among the Pokémon playing in Lillie's garden. It appeared again in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.
A Trainer's Metapod appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where it was among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
Two Trainers' Metapod appeared in Securing the Future!, where they joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
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In Pokémon Origins
Red sent out Metapod during his Gym battle with Brock. It was able to slow Onix down with String Shot but was defeated afterwards.
In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Ash's Metapod
Ash's Butterfree was first caught in Pikachu, I See You! as a Caterpie and then evolved into Metapod in Play Misty For Me. In this appearance it appears to be slightly thinner than other Metapod, as well as having a large spike on its back.
Ash's Metapod evolves into Butterfree in Play Misty For Me during Ash's Gym battle with Misty. Its last appearance as a Butterfree was in Haunting My Dreams, battling a giant Haunter.
In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga
Midori was shown to have a Metapod.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Metapod fell down from a tree in Clefairy Comes Through. Hazel put it back where it was. Then it fell back again.
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In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Kitty
Metapod's first appearance is a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that gets out of its Poké Ball in Professor Oak's Laboratory.
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.
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.
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.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
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)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Metapod is Caterpie's friend.
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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.
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Stun Spore | Metapod (Base Set 54) |
Rollout | Metapod (Expedition 87) |
Sharpen | Metapod (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 39) Metapod (HeartGold & SoulSilver 46) |
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Trivia
- Metapod shares its category name 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.
- They also share the same base stat total, learnset, Ability, and EV yield.
- 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.
- Due to this, it was impossible to complete a Generation I game using only Caterpie or Metapod since Struggle could not hit Ghost types at the time.
- Metapod is usually depicted with white sclerae, such as in the games, trading cards, and promotional illustrations, but it has yellow sclerae in the anime.
- In the anime episode Challenge of the Samurai, the process of Metapod's evolution was similar to a real life butterfly emerging from its cocoon. In later episodes, however, 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.
- In the Space World '97 Super Game Boy demo version of Pokémon Gold, Metapod has a unique orange sprite that is exclusive to the demo.
- In the Gym Pokémon card set, Metapod has an alternate color scheme of gray instead of green.
Origin
It to be based upon an amalgamation of butterfly chrysalises, resembling the general shape of a Black Swallowtail chrysalis (or possibly a Large White) with a large nose-like protrusion and side portrusions resembling a Polydamas Swallowtail or Pipevine Swallowtail chrysalis.
Name origin
Metapod is a combination of metamorphosis and pod (referring to its chrysalis state).
Transel may be a combination of transform and cell or shell.
In other languages
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