Metapod トランセル Trancell #011
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Bug Bug Bug Bug Bug Bug	Species Cocoon Pokémon
Abilities Shed Skin ----- Shed Skin Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #011 Johto #025 Hoenn #213* Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7m Metric 2'04"/0.7m 0.0m	Weight 21.8lbs Imperial 9.9kg Metric 21.8lbs/9.9kg 0.0kg
Dex color Green	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 120 15.7%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 11 cycles (2805 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 72 Battle Exp.: 721*
[show] External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. I-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Metapod (Japanese: トランセル Trancell) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Caterpie starting at level 7, and it evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10.

Contents [hide] 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.2 Gender differences 1.3 Special abilities 1.4 Behavior 1.5 Habitat 1.6 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Ash's Metapod 2.1.2 Other 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Held items 5.5 Stats 5.5.1 Base stats 5.5.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.6 Type effectiveness 5.7 Learnset 5.7.1 By leveling up 5.7.2 By TM/HM 5.7.3 By breeding 5.7.4 By tutoring 5.7.5 TCG-only moves 5.8 Side game data 5.9 Evolution 5.10 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 Related articles 9 External links 10 Notes

Biology

Physiology

While Metapod is classified as a cocoon Pokémon, it bears more resemblance to a chrysalis. Its soft body is protected by a hard outer shell while it undergoes metamorphosis. While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a large sudden impact could cause its vulnerable body to pop out, leaving it completely exposed. It shares many physiological and behavioral characteristics with Kakuna, suggesting that they may have a distant relationship.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Metapod possess a very limited range of movement. However, by hardening their outer shell, they can protect themselves from most kinds of enemies.

Behavior

In order to conserve as much energy as possible, Metapod generally remain motionless. They can be very difficult to spot in the wild, because their green coloration helps them blend in with the tree-top canopies. If Metapod is discovered by an enemy, it is unable to do anything other than harden its outer shell. While this is enough to deter most predators, it does not offer complete protection, as the Metapod's insides still remain soft and vulnerable. Its second line of defense is to drop out of the trees using String Shot. Because of its vulnerability, Metapod evolve rapidly into their final evolutionary stage.

Habitat

Forest Pokémon

Metapod can often be found in wooded areas, such as Viridian Forest. They dangle themselves from leafy canopies using String Shot. They can be found in Kanto and Johto with reports of them being seen in Sinnoh as well.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Metapod does not eat. It relies on the energy it stored as a Caterpie.

In the anime

Metapod in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Metapod

Ash had a Metapod that he caught as a Caterpie and evolved in Ash Catches a Pokémon. It eventually evolved into Butterfree in Challenge of the Samurai.

Other

Samurai, in Challenge of the Samurai, battled Ash's Metapod with his own Metapod, but because both Metapod only knew Harden, the battle went on for hours until a swarm of Beedrill forced the battle to end.

In Gettin' The Bugs Out, Bugsy used a Metapod against Ash for the Gym Battle. Unlike most Metapod, this one was actually able to fight back.

In Caterpie's Big Dilemma, Xander's Caterpie became giant-sized after eating some enhanced Rare Candies. Xander's Caterpie knocked down part of a radio tower in order to make a place for it to evolve into Metapod.

Minor appearances

A Metapod was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry EP003 Metapod Ash's Pokédex Metapod, Caterpie's next stage. It has encased its body in a hard shell. This specimen reached this stage faster than any previously discovered Pokémon of this variety. This concludes the entries from the original series.

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry AG142 Metapod May's Pokédex Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod is the evolved form of Caterpie. Using a hard shell to protect its body, it prepares for its next evolution. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Butterfree

Ash's Butterfree makes a brief appearance in the manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu. It was first caught in Pikachu, I See You! as a Caterpie and then evolved into Metapod in Play Misty For Me.

Ash's Metapod evolves into Butterfree in Play Misty For Me during Ash's Gym battle with Misty. Its last appearance as a Butterfree was in Haunting My Dreams, battling a giant Haunter.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Metapod's first appearance is a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Yellow's Caterpie was a Metapod briefly before evolving again into Butterfree. Bugsy also uses two Metapod on his team.

In the TCG

Main article: Metapod (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Metapod is Caterpie's friend.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. Yellow Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell. Generation II Gold Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell. Silver It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body. Crystal This is its preevolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack. Generation III Ruby 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. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} 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. FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack. LeafGreen This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body. Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} HeartGold Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell. SoulSilver It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body. Generation V Black White 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。 Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} ??? No Pokédex data is available.

In side games

Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)

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

Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Discovery)

Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue Rare (Red) Common (Blue) Route 25, Viridian Forest (Red) Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest (Blue) Yellow Uncommon Viridian Forest Generation II Gold Silver Common (Gold) Uncommon (Silver) Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest (Gold) Bug-Catching Contest (Silver) Crystal Uncommon Routes 24 and 25, Ilex Forest, Bug-Catching Contest Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare (FireRed) Uncommon (LeafGreen) Routes 24 and 25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Eterna Forest (FireRed) Platinum Dongle Eterna Forest (FireRed) HeartGold SoulSilver Common (HeartGold) Uncommon (SoulSilver) Routes 2, 30, and 31, Ilex Forest, National Park, Bug-Catching Contest, Viridian Forest, Headbutt trees (HeartGold) Bug-Catching Contest (SoulSilver) Pal Park Forest Generation V Black White Rare Route 12 (White only)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	River
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Caterpie
Pokémon Trozei!	SOL Laboratory 2 Secret Storage 8 Endless Level 4 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Joyous Tower (7F-8F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Happy Outlook (B1-B19)
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50	110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 20	22 - 79	40 - 152
Defense: 55	54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp.Atk: 25	27 - 84	49 - 163
Sp.Def: 25	27 - 84	49 - 163
Speed: 30	31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 205 Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 25.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/3 ★☆☆	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 1/1 ★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 9/15 ★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None
Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
7	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP

	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	c.	PP

By tutoring

Generation IV Other generations: II - III - V
Game					Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	S. Contest	Appeal
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20	Tough	0
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	String Shot	Bug	Status	—	95%	40	Smart	2 ♥♥

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve	Pokémon Pinball RS N/A Not available	Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Mist-Rise Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Now is the time to endure. 26%-50% HP Oh, no... My health is down to half... 1%-25% HP I can't keep going... I don't know if I can metamorphose... Level up Oh! I leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP , my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP , my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP , my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Oh! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Normal Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move: Normal None Past ({{{2}}}"> ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Metapod fell off the White Tree at the entrance to the Haunted House. He stays busy watching all the visitors to the Haunted House.

Evolution

Unevolved Caterpie Bug

Level 7 →

First evolution Metapod Bug

Level 10 →

Second evolution Butterfree Bug Flying