Metapod

Galar #14 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon

Metapod

Galar #14 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

152

Defense

103

229

Sp. Atk

163

Sp. Def

163

Speed

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.

Squirtle

Butterfree

Normal

Shiny

Metapod

Cocoon Pokémon

Galar #14

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

Abilities

Shed Skin

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Metapod takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	Galar #14
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 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Sword

It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

Shield

Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Caterpie Galar #13	Level 7	Metapod Galar #14
Metapod Galar #14	Level 10	Butterfree Galar #15

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

			Class				Description
TM82	Electroweb		Special	55	95	15	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.
TR46	Iron Defense		Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.