Pokédex - Metapod (Platinum Version)

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Basic Information

National Number	#011
Height¹	0.7 m (2'4")
Weight²	9.9 kg (21.8 lb)
Type³	BUG⁴
Footprint⁵
Color⁶	Green
Body Form⁷
Starting Catch Rate⁸	120
Base Experience⁹	72
Growth Rate¹⁰	Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate¹¹	50% female, 50% male
Friendship¹²	70
Egg Groups¹³	Bug
Steps to Hatch Egg¹⁴	3840
Items in Wild Pokémon¹⁵	No items.
Base Stat Points (EVs) Given¹⁶	Defense: 2
Abilities¹⁷	Shed Skin

Race Values ("Base Stats")¹⁸

View detailed stat info for Metapod¹⁹

HP	50
Attack	20
Defense	55
Speed	30
Special Attack	25
Special Defense	25

Pokédex Entries²⁰

English

Metapod - Cocoon Pokémon

A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.

French

Chrysacier - Pokémon Cocon

Son corps frêle est protégé par sa carapace d’acier. Il encaisse les coups durs en attendant d’évoluer.

German

Safcon - Kokon

Der stahlharte Panzer schützt seinen zarten Körper. Es wartet geduldig auf seine Entwicklung.

Spanish

Metapod - Pokémon Capullo

Su frágil cuerpo está recubierto de una coraza dura como el acero. Permanece quieto en su desarrollo.

Italian

Metapod - Pokémon Bozzolo

Ha una corazza dura come l’acciaio che protegge il suo fragile corpo. Attende immobile di evolversi.

Japanese

トランセル (TORANSERU) - さなぎポケモン (SanagiPOKEMON)

こうてつのようにかたいカラでやわらかいなかみをまもっている。しんかするまでじっとたえている。 (KoutetsunoyounikataiKARAde yawarakainakamiwomamotteiru. shinkasurumadejittotaeteiru. )

Evolutions (When Metapod Evolves)

Sort list

Evolves into Butterfree at level 10.
Evolves from Caterpie at level 7.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Metapod)

	Level	Chance	Method
Eterna Forest (Dual Slot FireRed)	13	4%	Land

Moves Learned

Platinum Version²¹

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect Chance (%)	Range	Flags
1	Harden	NORMAL	Status	0	0	30	0	User	d
7	Harden	NORMAL	Status	0	0	30	0	User	d

What moves can Metapod learn in Pokémon Platinum?

Metapod can learn the following moves:

Bug Bite

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 15 (as Caterpie)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Caterpie)

Harden

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 7

Iron DefensePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

SnorePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Caterpie)

String Shot

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Caterpie)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Caterpie)

TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Caterpie)