Metapod in Pokémon X & Y
#24 in the X and Y Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon
Metapod in the National Pokédex
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Pokémon X
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon Y
This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Metapod in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
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.
| Pokédexes | Central Kalos #24 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 72 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #23 | Level 7 | Metapod #24 |
Metapod #24 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #25 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Caterpie — level up (level 15) |
| 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 (level 1) |
| Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |  | | 50 | 100 | 35 | Caterpie — level up (level 1) |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| 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 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Electroweb The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat. |  |  | 55 | 95 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Electroweb The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat. | | | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |  | | - | - | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | | | - | - | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | | | 50 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. | | | - | 95 | 40 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | | | 50 | 100 | 35 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
Shed Skin
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
