Pokemon Sword and Shield Metapod | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Metapod Galar Pokedex ID: 14

Weight
N/A

Bug

Height
N/A

Exp Group
MediumFast

Egg Group
Bug

Hatch Cycle
15

List of Metapod Max IV Stats in Pokemon S&S.

Total	205
Attack	20
Special Attack	25
Defense	55
Special Defense	25
HP	50
Speed	30

Overview Summary

Pokemon Sword and Shield Metapod is a Bug Type Cocoon Pokémon. Which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire Type pokemon. You can find and catch Metapod within Rolling Fields and has 50 HP, 20 Attack, 25 SP Attack, 55 Defense, 25 SP Defense and 30 Speed Max IV Stats.

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

Shield Pokedex Entry
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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Pokemon Sword and Shield Metapod Evolutions

What level does Metapod Evolve at in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Pokemon	Stage	Requirement	Total	Attack	SpAtk	Defense	SpDef	HP	Speed
Caterpie	Unevolved (1)		195	30	20	35	20	45	45
Metapod	First Evolution (2)	Level 7	205	20	25	55	25	50	30
Butterfree	Final Evolution (3)	Level 10	395	45	90	50	80	60	70

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Metapod Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Metapod Spawn Locations where to find and How To Catch based on weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn
Metapod	Rolling Fields	Normal Weather (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Overcast (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Raining (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Thunderstorm (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Intense Sun (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Snowing (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Snowstorm (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Sandstorm (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Heavy Fog (Lv. 7-10)	10%
	Rolling Fields (2)	Normal Weather (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Overcast (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Raining (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Thunderstorm (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Intense Sun (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Snowing (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Snowstorm (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Sandstorm (Lv. 7-10)	10%
		Heavy Fog (Lv. 7-10)	10%
Butterfree	Giant's Mirror	Overcast (Lv. 28-30)	40%
	Rolling Fields (Flying)	Normal Weather (Lv. 7-10)	75%
		Overcast (Lv. 7-10)	75%
		Raining (Lv. 7-10)	25%
		Thunderstorm (Lv. 7-10)	25%
		Intense Sun (Lv. 7-10)	25%
		Snowing (Lv. 7-10)	25%
		Snowstorm (Lv. 7-10)	25%
		Sandstorm (Lv. 7-10)	25%
		Heavy Fog (Lv. 7-10)	75%
	East Lake Axewell (Flying)	All Weather (Lv. 12-15)	30%
		Normal Weather (Lv. 8-11)	75%
		Overcast (Lv. 8-11)	25%
		Raining (Lv. 8-11)	75%
		Thunderstorm (Lv. 8-11)	75%
		Intense Sun (Lv. 8-11)	75%
		Snowing (Lv. 8-11)	75%
		Snowstorm (Lv. 8-11)	75%
		Sandstorm (Lv. 8-11)	75%
		Heavy Fog (Lv. 8-11)	25%

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn
Caterpie		All Weather (Lv. 2-5)	15%
Metapod	Rolling Fields	Normal Weather (Lv. 7-9)	05%
		Overcast (Lv. 7-9)	05%
		Raining (Lv. 7-9)	05%
		Thunderstorm (Lv. 7-9)	05%
		Heavy Fog (Lv. 7-9)	05%

Pokemon Sword and Shield Metapod Raids

Where to find Metapod Raids and Item Drop Rates.

3-Star Metapod
Lv. 35-40
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Location:
Selection Probabilities:
2-Star Desired: 20%
3-Star Desired: 10%
Drops:
100% TR18 Leech Life
100% TR61 Bug Buzz
80% Iapapa Berry
80% Pomeg Berry
30% Balm Mushroom
30% Big Mushroom
30% Tiny Mushroom
25% Rare Candy
1% Bottle Cap
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy M
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy L

3-Star Metapod
Lv. 35-40
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Location:
Selection Probabilities:
2-Star Desired: 20%
3-Star Desired: 30%
Drops:
100% TR60 X-Scissor
100% TR96 Pollen Puff
80% Kelpsy Berry
80% Lum Berry
30% Balm Mushroom
30% Big Mushroom
30% Tiny Mushroom
25% Rare Candy
1% Bottle Cap
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy M
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy L

Pokemon Sword and Shield Metapod Weakness

Weak Against
Flying 2x
Rock 2x
Fire 2x

Strong Against
Fighting 1/2
Ground 1/2
Grass 1/2

What is Metapod Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2
Tyranitar	Rock	Dark
Arcanine	Fire
Togekiss	Fairy	Flying
Gyarados	Water	Flying
Noivern	Flying	Dragon

What is Metapod Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2
Rhyperior	Ground	Rock
Mamoswine	Ice	Ground
Leafeon	Grass
Lucario	Fighting	Steel
Hippowdon	Ground

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Pokemon S&S Metapod Moves List

What moves Metapod learns from Leveling, TMs, TRs and Best Movesets.

Metapod Abilities

Ability	Type	Effect
Shed Skin	Normal	The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.

Metapod Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	Type	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
00	Harden		—	—	30	Raises user's Defense.

TM Moves Metapod can learn

TM	Move	Type	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM82	Electroweb		55	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.

Metapod TR Moves

TR	Move	Type	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR46	Iron Defense		—	—	15	Sharply raises user's Defense.

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