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Metapod(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Bug-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Caterpie at level 7 and into Butterfree at level 10.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Metapod is an insect Pokémon that resembles a green chrysalis. Its body is crescent-shaped with several segments making up the lower point. The front of Metapod's shell resembles a face with heavy-lidded eyes and a sharply pointed nose. The back of its shell consists of several geometrically shaped portions and projections.
Metapod's soft body is protected by a hard outer shell as it undergoes metamorphosis. While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a sudden, powerful impact could cause its liquid innards to pop out, leaving it completely exposed. Metapod generally remains motionless, rebuilding its cells for evolution. If an enemy discovers Metapod, it is unable to do anything other than harden its outer shell. Metapod lives in temperate forests and jungles, often in groups. Pikipek is a natural predator of Metapod.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Metapod is Caterpie's friend.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Metapod appears as a Support Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, that gives Critical Health Defense. Its spirit battle is a defense type fought on Garden of Hope against Yoshi with a sticky floor and raised defense for Yoshi after a while.
In the anime[]
Ash Ketchum had a Metapod that he caught as a Caterpie and evolved in Ash Catches a Pokémon, thus also marking the species' debut. He eventually evolved into Butterfree in Challenge of the Samurai, following an attack by a horde of Beedrill.
In Pokémon Origins, a Metapod was seen in Professor Oak's introduction, while another was under the ownership of Red. Red sent out Metapod during his Gym battle with Brock, where it was able to slow Onix down with String Shot but was defeated afterwards.
Origin and inspiration[]
Metapod seems to be based on a butterfly chrysalis, possibly that of the cabbage white butterfly due to its pointed shape and green color.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. |
| Pokémon Yellow | Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell. |
| Pokémon Stadium | When it hardens, only the external shell is transformed. The inside remains tender. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell. |
| Pokémon Silver | It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body. |
| Pokémon Crystal | This is its preevolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell. |
| Pokémon Emerald | Its shell is as hard as an iron slab. A Metapod does not move very much because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the shell. |
| Pokémon FireRed | Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Pokémon Pearl | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Pokémon Platinum | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Pokémon White | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Pokémon White 2 | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| 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 Omega Ruby | The shell covering this Pokémon’s body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | The shell covering this Pokémon’s body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn't move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out. |
| Pokémon Moon | Its shell is hard, but it's still just a bug shell. It's been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided. |
| 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. |
| Pokémon 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 Let's Go Pikachu |
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack. |
| Pokémon Shield | Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. |
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Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 20 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Attack | 25 |
| Sp. Defense | 25 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Total | 205 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Metapod is the first Pokémon to evolve in a movie, and part of the first evolution cycle in an episode.
- In the anime episode Challenge of the Samurai, the process of Metapod's evolution was similar to a real life butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. However, in later episodes, Metapod is shown to evolve like any other Pokémon.
- Ume Aoki, a Japanese cartoonist famous for her work on the manga Hidamari Sketch and as the character designer for the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, utilizes a likeness of herself cosplaying as a Metapod to represent herself in her works.