metapod
Types: bug
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
← Caterpie · Butterfree →
Key features
- National Dex: #011
- Height / Weight: 0.7 m, 9.9 kg
- Base Stat Total: 205
- Highest Stat: defense
- Abilities: shed-skin
- Base Experience: 72
- Generation: Gen I (Kanto)
- Habitat: Forest
- Egg Groups: Bug
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Capture Rate: 120
- Base Happiness: 70
- Gender: 50.0% ♀ / 50.0% ♂
- Color: Green
- Shape: Squiggle
- Forms/Varieties: 1
- TCG: 19 cards (~€18.63 total est.). View all.
Game locations
- Known locations: 30; e.g., eterna forest area, johto route 30 area, johto route 31 area, ilex forest area, johto route 34 area, johto route 35 area
- Game versions: diamond, pearl, platinum, gold, heartgold, crystal
Metapod TCG Cards
Estimated combined market value: €18.63 (19 cards)
Metapod – Journey Together (#2)€0.03
Metapod – 151 (#11)€0.08
Metapod – Fusion Strike (#2)€0.08
Metapod – Rebel Clash (#2)€0.10
Metapod – Hidden Fates (#2)€0.09
Metapod – Unbroken Bonds (#3)€0.14
Metapod – Burning Shadows (#2)€0.05
Metapod – Sun & Moon (#2)€0.16
Metapod – Evolutions (#4)€0.12
Metapod – Generations (#4)€0.13
Metapod – Flashfire (#2)€0.18
Metapod – HeartGold & SoulSilver (#46)€0.60
Metapod – Great Encounters (#47)€0.42
Metapod – FireRed & LeafGreen (#39)€1.38
Metapod – Expedition Base Set (#87)€1.31
Metapod – Legendary Collection (#54)€0.68
Metapod – Neo Discovery (#42)€0.66
Metapod – Base Set 2 (#81)€1.91
Metapod – Base (#54)€10.51
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Top 5 most valuable Metapod cards
- Metapod – Base (#54) — €10.51
- Metapod – Base Set 2 (#81) — €1.91
- Metapod – FireRed & LeafGreen (#39) — €1.38
- Metapod – Expedition Base Set (#87) — €1.31
- Metapod – Legendary Collection (#54) — €0.68
Stats breakdown
- hp: 50
- attack: 20
- defense: 55
- special-attack: 25
- special-defense: 25
- speed: 30
Combat effectiveness
Weak to: flying 2xrock 2xfire 2x
Resists: fighting 0.5xground 0.5xgrass 0.5x
Abilities (summary)
- shed-skin: Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Moves
- Lv.7: harden
Machine: electroweb, iron-defense
Tutor: bug-bite, electroweb, iron-defense, string-shot
Biology & Breeding
Physical Characteristics
Egg Groups: Bug
Growth Rate: Medium leveling
Gender Ratio: 50.0% ♀ / 50.0% ♂
Fun Facts
- Introduced in Generation I (Kanto).
- Base Stat Total: 205. Highest stat: Defense (55).
- Natural habitat: Forest.
- TCG Cards: Journey Together #2, 151 #11, Fusion Strike #2, Rebel Clash #2, Hidden Fates #2 and 14 more (19 total).
- Part of a 3-stage evolution line.
The Story of Metapod
In the vast world of Pokémon, Metapod stands as a remarkable creature of the bug type. This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
First discovered in the Kanto region during Generation I, Metapod has become known for its unique characteristics and impressive base stat total of 205. Typically found in forest environments, this Pokémon continues to be a valuable companion for trainers seeking a creature with exceptional Defense in their adventures.
As part of an evolutionary line, Metapod represents an important stage in a remarkable transformation journey that has fascinated researchers and trainers alike.
Evolution line: caterpie → metapod → butterfree
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