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Metapod

Height

0.7 m

Weight

9.9 kg

Fan favorite profile

Metapod Pokemon

Cocoon Pokémon

Green colorSquiggle shape

Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

Legendary

No

Mythical

No

Total base stats

205

Generation

Generation I

Evolves from

Caterpie

Habitat

Forest

Capture rate

120

National dex

#11

Abilities

Breeding profile

Gender ratio

50% female · 50% male

Egg groups

Hatch profile

15 egg cycles · ~38,550 steps (Medium growth)

Growth rate: Medium

Base happiness

70 at capture

Pokedex entries

Metapod by game version

Shield

Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

Sword

It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

Lets Go Eevee

Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

Nature planner

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Starter spreads for Metapod based on base stats — open each profile for flavor ties and battle-style data before you mint or compare final numbers.

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Location explorer

Wild encounters

31 location areas indexed for Metapod. Showing 12 with version, level range, and encounter method — data generic dex mirrors often omit this detail.

Diamond · Lv 12 · Walk (8%) · FireRed in slot 2Pearl · Lv 12 · Walk (8%) · FireRed in slot 2Platinum · Lv 13 · Walk (4%) · FireRed in slot 2

Road 30

Johto Route 30

Gold · Lv 4–5 · Walk (25%) · During the day, In the morningHeartgold · Lv 4 · Walk (25%) · In the morning, During the day

Road 31

Johto Route 31

Gold · Lv 5–6 · Walk (30%) · During the day, In the morningHeartgold · Lv 5 · Walk (30%) · In the morning, During the day

Ilex Forest

Ilex Forest

Crystal · Lv 7–10 · Walk (45%) · During the day, In the morningGold · Lv 5–10 · Walk (90%) · In the morning, During the dayHeartgold · Lv 3–6 · Walk (70%) · In the morning, Radio off, During the day, Headbutt Tree (Common)

Road 34

Johto Route 34

Gold · Lv 10 · Headbutt Low (30%)

Road 35

Johto Route 35

Gold · Lv 10 · Headbutt Low (30%)
Gold · Lv 10 · Walk (60%) · During the day, In the morningHeartgold · Lv 10 · Walk (60%) · In the morning, During the day, Radio off

Road 36

Johto Route 36

Gold · Lv 10 · Headbutt Low (30%)

Road 37

Johto Route 37

Gold · Lv 10 · Headbutt Low (30%)

Road 38

Johto Route 38

Gold · Lv 10 · Headbutt Low (30%)

Road 39

Johto Route 39

Gold · Lv 10 · Headbutt Low (30%)
Gold · Lv 10 · Headbutt Low (30%)

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