Metapod

#11 in the National Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Squirtle Wartortle

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Platinum

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

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 Def
Catch rate	120
Base Exp.	72

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (4,080 nominal steps) Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Caterpie #10	Level 7	Metapod #11
Metapod #11	Level 10	Butterfree #12

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Platinum

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Eterna Forest	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	4%	FireRed in slot 2; National Pokédex required; original DS/DS Lite GBA slot only

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Harden		Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
7	Harden		Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Obtain these moves as an earlier evolution, then evolve while keeping them. Source distinguishes level-up, egg, Light Ball breeding and tutor acquisition; prior level applies only to level-up moves. Individual availability does not guarantee every move combination.

	Source		Class				Description
Start	Prior evolution: level-up	String Shot	Status	-	95	40	The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.
Start	Prior evolution: level-up	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
15	Prior evolution: level-up	Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
-	Prior evolution: tutor	Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.