Metapod - bug type Pokémon (#11)
#0011Gen 1

Metapod

bug

This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

Height
0.7m
Weight
9.9kg
Catch Rate
120

Base Stats & EV Yield

Base Stats & EV YieldHP: 50Attack: 20Defence: 55Sp. Atk: 25Sp. Def: 25Speed: 30HP50Attack20Defence55Sp. Atk25Sp. Def25Speed30
HP
50
Attack
20
Defence
55
Sp. Atk
25
Sp. Def
25
Speed
30
EV Yield2Defence

Generic Info

Height
0.7m
Weight
9.9kg
Catch Rate
120
Base Friendship
50
Experience Group
medium_fast
Base Experience
72
Hitbox
0.8w x 0.8h - Fixed: No
Status
Implemented

Abilities

#2
shedskinHidden

Drops

Metapod can drop String and Wepear Berry. The table uses 3 drop rolls; percentages are per roll, not guaranteed drops. Quantity ranges show the possible item count for that entry.

Amount
3
#1
String0-2
#2
Wepear Berry2.5%

Breeding

Egg Groups
Bug
Egg Cycles
15
Gender Ratio
50.0% M / 50.0% F

Behavior

Movement
Can Walk
No
Can Swim in Water
No
Avoids Water
Yes
Can Look Around
No
Herd
Max Size
9
Combat
Will Flee
No
Resting
Can Sleep
Yes
Light Requirement
0-4
Drowsy Chance
0.0333
Rouse Chance
0.0042

How does Metapod evolve?

View Full Evolution Guide
Metapod - Current Pokémon (#11)
Metapod
Butterfree - Evolution of Metapod via level upButterfreelevel up

Method: level up

Learnable moves: gust

Consumes held item: No

Requirements:

  • Must reach level 10

Where does Metapod spawn in Cobblemon?

Metapod has 3 spawn entries as a common spawn at levels 7-21 in forest-tagged biomes and plains-tagged biomes. Some entries also include skylight requirements.

What moves does Metapod learn?

12

Metapod has 12 listed moves: 3 level-up, 5 TM, 4 tutor.

harden
Level Up
Lv.1
tackle
Level Up
Lv.1
bugbite
Tutor
snore
Level Up
Lv.legacy

As an Alpha

1.8Full Alpha guide

What Metapod becomes as a Cobblemon 1.8 Alpha

Size

≈ ×1.61 larger

Marks

alphajumbo

Level vs your party

Guaranteed moves

Normal wild moveset plus an extra TM move (slot 4)

Drops if defeated

Base rewards scale with its level; its bug typing adds bonus gems & berries.

Base drops Tier 2

  • Exp Candy S×1–344%
  • Exp Candy M×1–239%
  • Exp Candy L×117%

Type drops

bug
  • Bug Gem×1–2
  • Tanga Berry×1