Pokédex - Metapod (Gold Version)
![[Picture of Metapod]](../pictures/gold/front/normal/11.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #011 |
| New Pokédex | #025 |
| Height1 | 0.7 m (2'4") |
| Weight2 | 9.9 kg (21.8 lb) |
| Type3 | BUG4 |
| Footprint5 | ![[Footprint of Metapod]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate6 | 120 |
| Base Experience7 | 72 |
| Growth Rate8 | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate9 | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship10 | 70 |
| Egg Groups11 | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg12 | 3840 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon13 | No items. |
Race Values ("Base Stats")14
View detailed stat info for Metapod15
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 20 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Special Attack | 25 |
| Special Defense | 25 |
Pokédex Entries16
English
Metapod - Cocoon Pokémon
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it pre- pares to evolve. It stays motion- less in the shell.
French
Chrysacier - Pokémon Cocon
Son corps, sous sa carapace, est mou et tendre. Il reste immobile en attendant d'évoluer.
German
Safcon - Kokon
Im Inneren ist es weich, da es sich auf seine Entwicklung vorbe- reitet. Es bewegt sich dabei nicht.
Spanish
Metapod - Pokémon Capullo
En el caparazón, mientras se prepara para evolucionar, está blando y débil, en estado catatónico.
Italian
Metapod - Pokémon Bozzolo
Morbido e debole dentro al suo gu- scio, si prepara ad evolversi. Nel guscio non fa alcun movimento.
Japanese
トランセル (TORANSERU) - さなぎポケモン (SanagiPOKEMON)
あたまの しょっかく から きょうれつな においだして てきおいはらい みをまもる。 (Atamano shokkaku kara kyouretsuna nioidashite tekioiharai miwomamoru. )
Evolutions (When Metapod Evolves)
- Evolves into Butterfree at level 10.
Evolves from Caterpie at level 7.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Metapod)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 38 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 39 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| NATIONAL PARK (Morning, Day) | 10 | 30% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Morning) | 6 | 30% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST (Day) | 5-6 | 30% | Land |
| ILEX FOREST | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| AZALEA TOWN | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| LAKE OF RAGE | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 35 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 36 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 37 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 34 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 2 (Morning, Day) | 5 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 26 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 27 | 10 | 15% | Headbutt |
| ROUTE 30 (Morning, Day) | 4 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 30 (Day) | 5 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 31 (Morning, Day) | 5 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 31 (Morning) | 5 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 31 (Day) | 6 | 5% | Land |
| 9-18 | 10% | Land |
Area Map
Metapod's Nest
Moves Learned
Gold Version17
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 30 | 0 | |
| 7 | Harden | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 30 | 0 |
What moves can Metapod learn in Pokémon Gold?
Metapod can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
- Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 7