Metapod
#14 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Cocoon 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.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #13 | Level 7 |  Metapod #14 |
Metapod #14 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #15 |
| 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. |
Shed Skin
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.