Cocoon Pokémon
Metapod
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokedex entry: Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
- Height
- 0.7 m
- Weight
- 9.9 kg
STATS, TYPING & ABILITIES
Current base stats for this form.
BASE STATS
TYPE DEFENSES
Base typing · Current reference
ABILITIES
Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Current reference
EVOLUTION
Evolution requirements and regional outcomes can differ by game. Mega and Gigantamax forms appear in the forms menu.
- Level up; level 7 or higher
- Level up; level 10 or higher
Metapod moves
Viewing Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl. Select a move for details.
Learn methods: Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl · Move values: selected-game source where available; effect text remains a general reference.
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Level-up moves 1
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Metapod IN CHAMPIONS
Battle data and team building
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HOW TO GET Metapod
Locations and other ways to obtain this Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl.
Evolve Caterpie
Brilliant Diamond- Level up; level 7 or higher
Trade from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Shining PearlPlayer trade
Training & reference
Species reference values. Mechanics can differ between games.
- Base experience
- 72
- EV yield
- 2 Defense
- Catch rate
- 120
- Base friendship
- 70
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Gender ratio
- 50% male / 50% female
- Egg cycles
- 15
Regional Pokedex numbers
| Region or game | Number |
|---|---|
| National | #11 |
| Kanto | #11 |
| Original Johto | #25 |
| Updated Johto | #25 |
| Kalos Central | #24 |
| Original Alola | #18 |
| Original Melemele | #18 |
| Original Akala | #9 |
| Updated Alola | #18 |
| Updated Melemele | #18 |
| Updated Akala | #9 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #11 |
| Galar | #14 |
FROM THE GAME HAUS
Metapod Coverage
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