Metapod

#18 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon

Metapod

#18 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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.

Caterpie

Butterfree

Normal

Shiny

Metapod

Cocoon Pokémon

#18

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	Updated Alola #18Updated Melemele #18Updated Akala #9
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.

Ultra Sun

Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.

Ultra Moon

Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Caterpie #17	Level 7	Metapod #18
Metapod #18	Level 10	Butterfree #19

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ultra Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 5 Alola Route 5 Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13-16	9%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	-
Melemele Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-12	9%	-

Ultra Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 5 Alola Route 5 Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13-16	9%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	-
Melemele Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	9-12	9%	-

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.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.