Nothing fancy in Metapod's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Metapod's Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Metapod's physical bulk (base 55 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
Rhyperior can KO Metapod with Stone Edge (255-300%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (235-276%).
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Metapod View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake63-75% Stone Edge 2x255-300%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metapod View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed52-61% Flare Blitz 2x235-276%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metapod View Braviary builds →U Turn49-58% Close Combat42-50% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metapod View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x305-360%KO Psyshock136-160%KO | ||
Metapod sits between Caterpie and Butterfree in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+20 from Caterpie). The final form adds another 190 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Metapod to get Caterpie eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug STAB for Metapod, with limited coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug STAB for Metapod, with Electric coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug STAB for Metapod, with limited coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug Bite for Metapod, with Electric and Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
No wild encounters for Metapod. The 2-stage line runs through Caterpie, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 7 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Metapod in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Metapod, start by catching Caterpie through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CaterpieBogsunk CavernGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Metapod ✓
moderate rates across 45 locations for Metapod in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Metapod in Sword & Shield
The path to Metapod starts with Caterpie at Lv. 2-10 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CaterpieRoute 1SwordGrass Lv.2-5 Route15%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1ShieldGrass Lv.2-5 Route15%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Metapod ✓Rolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySnowingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1010%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-105%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-95%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-105%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-95%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-95%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-105%EarlyThunderstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-95%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-105%EarlyRainingRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-95%EarlyOvercastor evolve from Caterpie (Step 1)
Metapod starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Metapod in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Caterpie is your first catch on the way to Metapod. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-8 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CaterpieViridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-6 Forest25%EarlyViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-6 Forest24%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 2Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 2Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 Route15%Early
Step 2Metapod ✓Viridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-6 Forest10%EarlyViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-6 Forest10%Earlyor evolve from Caterpie (Step 1)
A solid number of locations for Metapod with moderate rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Metapod in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Metapod, start by catching Caterpie through walking encounters at Lv. 2-22. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CaterpieRoute 1 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route35%EarlyRoute 1 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.2-3 Route35%EarlyRoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route10%EarlyRoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.2-3 Route10%EarlyMelemele MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.9-1210%EarlyMelemele MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.9-12EarlySOS from MetapodMelemele MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.10-1210%EarlyMelemele MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.10-12EarlySOS from MetapodRoute 5Ultra MoonGrass Lv.13-16 Route10%EarlyRoute 5Ultra SunGrass Lv.13-16 Route10%EarlyRoute 5Ultra MoonGrass Lv.13-16 RouteEarlySOS from MetapodRoute 5Ultra SunGrass Lv.13-16 RouteEarlySOS from MetapodLush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from MetapodLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from MetapodLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from MetapodLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from MetapodLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from MetapodLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 ForestMidSOS from Metapod
Step 2Metapod ✓Melemele MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.9-129%EarlyMelemele MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.10-129%EarlyRoute 5Ultra SunGrass Lv.13-16 Route9%EarlyRoute 5Ultra MoonGrass Lv.13-16 Route9%EarlyLush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%Midor evolve from Caterpie (Step 1)
Get Metapod to Butterfree at level 10. At 205 BST, Metapod is just the starting point.
Level 10 gets you Butterfree. Quick enough that Metapod barely slows you down.
For a casual playthrough, Metapod works as a placeholder. Bug coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Butterfree. That's where the stats start mattering.
You won't have trouble finding Metapod. It's been around since Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and appears in 19 games total. Latest appearances: Yellow and Red & Blue.
Present since Red & Blue, Metapod appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Metapod have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves