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Metapod is a classic Bug-type Pokemon from the original Kanto games, known for its hard shell, simple movepool and role as the middle stage between Caterpie and Butterfree. This guide covers Metapod’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general Pokemon game information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Metapod guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Metapod is the evolved form of Caterpie and the middle stage before Butterfree. It is a Bug-type Pokemon known for hardening its shell while it prepares to evolve.
Competitive Overview
Metapod is usually not a strong competitive Pokemon because it has low base stats and an extremely limited movepool. Its main role is as a short transitional evolution between Caterpie and Butterfree.
Metapod’s best trait is its Defense compared with Caterpie, but it generally wants to evolve into Butterfree as soon as possible for better Speed, Special Attack, abilities and usable attacking options.
Here are the key facts to know about Metapod, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.
Name
Metapod
National Dex
#0011
Type
Bug
Species
Cocoon Pokemon
Height
2’04” / 0.7 m
70 cm
Weight
21.8 lbs / 9.9 kg
9.9 kg
Ability
Shed Skin
Metapod has very low overall stats, but its Defense is higher than Caterpie’s. It is normally used briefly before evolving into Butterfree at Level 10.
Metapod has one of the smallest movepools in the Pokemon series. Its most reliable move is Harden, while several other entries below depend on the game, carryover moves from Caterpie or require human review before publishing as final recommendations.
Metapod’s signature defensive move, raising its Defense and fitting its role as a cocoon Pokemon.
A basic physical attack that may be carried over from Caterpie in games where pre-evolution moves remain available.
A Bug-type attack associated with the Caterpie line in several games and useful before evolving into Butterfree.
A classic Caterpie line support move that lowers Speed when carried over from Caterpie in compatible games.
A defensive option associated with hardening its shell in some Pokemon media and move references where available.
A utility attack sometimes associated with Bug-type Pokemon in broader move pools where supported.
A limited utility move that appeared as an option for some Pokemon in older game move systems where available.
A defensive move conceptually useful for Metapod-style stalling, included here as a safe competitive-style placeholder for human review.
Metapod has a very limited move list across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Metapod’s move list by learn method when shortcode data is available.
Move data is not available for this version group yet.
Metapod is a pure Bug-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves, while resisting Fighting, Ground and Grass-type moves.
Type
Bug
Weaknesses
Fire, Flying and Rock
Resistances
Fighting, Ground and Grass
Immunity
None
Metapod’s ability helps it shake off status conditions while it waits to evolve into Butterfree.
May cure Metapod of a status condition at the end of a turn. This is useful for a defensive Pokemon that often spends turns hardening or waiting to evolve.
Metapod evolves from Caterpie and evolves into Butterfree. The full Metapod evolution line is Caterpie, Metapod and Butterfree.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Caterpie at Level 7
Stage 3
Evolves from Metapod at Level 10
Metapod’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Metapod is obtained by catching it directly or by evolving Caterpie at Level 7.
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Route 25 and Viridian Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Routes 24 and 25, and Viridian Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Viridian Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 2, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage and National Park. |
 Pokemon Silver |
National Park. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 24 and 25, Ilex Forest and National Park. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Routes 24 and 25, Pattern Bush and Viridian Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 24 and 25, Pattern Bush and Viridian Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Caterpie at Level 7 or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Caterpie at Level 7 or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Eterna Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 2, 30, 31 and 47, Ilex Forest, National Park and Viridian Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
National Park. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 12. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7 if Caterpie is available through breeding or transfer. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Y |
Santalune Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Routes 1 and 5, Melemele Meadow and Lush Jungle. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Routes 1 and 5, Melemele Meadow and Lush Jungle. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Route 5, Melemele Meadow and Lush Jungle. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Route 5, Melemele Meadow and Lush Jungle. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Viridian Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Viridian Forest. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Rolling Fields. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Rolling Fields. Metapod can also be obtained by evolving Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Caterpie at Level 7. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Metapod |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Metapod. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Metapod is a Bug-type Pokemon.
Metapod is weak to Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves.
Metapod evolves from Caterpie at Level 7 and evolves into Butterfree at Level 10.
Metapod’s ability is Shed Skin, which may cure it of a status condition at the end of a turn.
Metapod’s most famous and reliable move is Harden. Its broader move options depend heavily on the game and may require carryover moves from Caterpie.
Metapod is useful as an evolution stage, but it is usually much better to evolve it into Butterfree quickly.
The most common way to get Metapod is to evolve Caterpie at Level 7 or catch Metapod in early forest areas when it is available.
No, Metapod does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major alternate form in official Pokemon games.
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