Metapod
#11 in the Kanto Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon
Metapod in the National Pokédex
Normal
Shiny
Pokédex entries
FireRed
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
LeafGreen
This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Ability
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Kanto Pokédex
Metapod in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
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.
Game availability
Available within the FireRed/LeafGreen pair. Depending on the species, acquisition can require the other version, the postgame, evolution, breeding, or an event ticket. Original GBA event tickets required historical distributions; Switch ticket access differs.
| EV yield | 2 Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 72 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (4,095 steps) |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #10 | Level 7 | Metapod #11 |
Metapod #11 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #12 |
Wild encounter
Found in Viridian Forest, on Routes 24 and 25, and in Pattern Bush in the Sevii Islands. You can also evolve a Caterpie, which becomes Metapod at level 7.
Routes 24, 25, Pattern Bush, Viridian Forest
Shed Skin
Heals the body by shedding.
Has a 33.3% (one-third) chance of curing a major status ailment after each turn.
