Metapod in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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

Metapod in the National Pokédex

Normal

Shiny

Charizard Mega X Charizard Mega Y

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

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

Pokédexes	Alola #18Melemele #18Akala #9
EV yield	2 Def
Catch rate	120
Base Exp.	72

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

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15

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

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ultra Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here.
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13-16	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Melemele Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-12	9%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Ultra Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13-16	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here.
Melemele Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	9-12	9%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

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

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


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

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.

				Acquisition source
Snore This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.	50	100	15	Caterpie — Move Tutor; retain through evolution
String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.	-	95	40	Caterpie — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)
Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	40	100	35	Caterpie — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.

				Acquisition source
Snore This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.	-	95	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.	-	95	40	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	40	100	35	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	40	100	35	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

National Dex #6

Charizard Mega X

National Dex #6

Charizard Mega Y

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Metapod in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Pokédex entries

Pokémon details

Metapod in Other Games

Base Stats

Metapod Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Training

Breeding

Evolution Chart

Locations

Level-Up Moves

Move Tutor Moves

Pre-evolution Moves

Other Acquisition Options

Abilities