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Metapod in Pokémon Crystal

#25 in the Crystal Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon

Metapod in the National Pokédex

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Pokémon Crystal

This is its pre-evolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

Pokémon details

Type

Bug

Category

Cocoon Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0011

Metapod in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

50

210

303

Attack

20

45

138

Defense

55

115

208

Sp. Atk

25

55

148

Sp. Def

25

55

148

Speed

30

65

158

Total

205

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.

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

Stat Experience is gained in five stats. Special is shared by Special Attack and Special Defense; each stat can reach 65,535.
Pokédexes
Original Johto #25
Stat Experience
50 HP, 20 Atk, 55 Def, 30 Spe, 25 Special
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
72

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 cycles (3,840 nominal steps)

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

Caterpie

#24

Level 7

Metapod

Metapod

#25

Metapod

Metapod

#25

Level 10

Butterfree

Butterfree

#26

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Crystal
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave720%

During the day

Ilex Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave720%

In the morning

Ilex Forest

Headbutting a high encounter rate tree105%

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Route 24

Road 24

Walking in tall grass or a cave1220%

In the morning

Route 25

Road 25

Walking in tall grass or a cave1210%

During the day

Route 25

Road 25

Walking in tall grass or a cave1210%

In the morning

National Park

Bug-Catching Contest9-1810%

Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday: enter the Bug-Catching Contest

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartHarden

Raises the user's DEFENSE.

Normal--30
7Harden

Raises the user's DEFENSE.

Normal--30

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