Metapod
#11 in the National Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon
This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.
Normal
Shiny
Pokédex entries
Ruby
The shell covering this Pokémon’s body is as hard as an iron slab. METAPOD does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.
Sapphire
The shell covering this Pokémon’s body is as hard as an iron slab. METAPOD does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 72 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #10 | Level 7 | Metapod #11 |
Metapod #11 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #12 |
StatusTraits
Shed Skin
Heals the body by shedding.
Has a 33.3% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
