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Metapod in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#11 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon

Metapod in the National Pokédex
Metapod sprite

Normal

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Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.

Shining Pearl

A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.

Pokémon details

Type

Bug

Category

Cocoon Pokémon

Abilities

Shed Skin

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0011

Pokédex

#11

Metapod in Other Games

National Dex page
Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Sword & Shield

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

20

40

152

Defense

55

103

229

Sp. Atk

25

49

163

Sp. Def

25

49

163

Speed

30

58

174

Total

205

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Metapod, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Fire

2×

Flying

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
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EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
72

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Caterpie

Caterpie

#10

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Metapod

Metapod

#11

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#12

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Evo.Harden

Normal--30
StartHarden

Normal--30

Each row is an individual acquisition option, not proof that every four-move combination is legal. Pokémon HOME uses destination-specific movesets; earlier-game moves are not automatically retained in BDSP.
Class
Bug Bite

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

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String Shot

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

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Tackle

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

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Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 1

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

#7

Squirtle

#8

Wartortle

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