As the intermediate form between Caterpie and Butterfree, this Bug-type Pokémon serves as a biological chrysalis. Its hardened exterior protects internal transformations during metamorphosis, mirroring real-world lepidopteran development cycles across multiple game generations.
Since its inaugural appearance, Metapod has maintained relevance through iterative franchise releases. Its evolutionary path introduces trainers to entomological growth mechanics while remaining biologically faithful compared to other creature designs.
EV yield
72
Egg groups
Bug
Catch rate
120
Gender ratio
Male – 50% Female – 50%
Ability
Shed Skin
Type
Bug
National Pokédex #
0011
Developmental Stages
This Pokémon reaches its chrysalis form at level seven, preceding its final butterfly transformation at level ten. No special conditions are required beyond standard progression.
Regional Distribution
Ninth Generation
Scarlet / Violet
Unobtainable
Eighth Generation
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
Evolve Caterpie or trade
Sword / Shield
Rolling Fields, Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch
Seventh Generation
Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee
Viridian Forest
Ultra Sun/Moon
Route 5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow
Sun/Moon
Routes 1/5, Lush Jungle, Melemele Meadow
Sixth Generation
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Trade
X/Y
Evolve Caterpie or Santalune Forest
Fifth Generation
White 2
Evolve Caterpie
Black 2
Trade
White
Route 12
Black
Trade
Fourth Generation
SoulSilver
National Park
HeartGold
Routes 2/30/31/47, Ilex/Viridian Forests, National Park
Platinum
Eterna Forest
Diamond/Pearl
Eterna Forest
Third Generation
XD
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
FireRed/LeafGreen
Routes 24/25, Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush
Emerald
Trade
Ruby/Sapphire
Trade
Second Generation
Crystal
Routes 24/25, Ilex Forest
Silver
National Park
Gold
Routes 2/26/27/30-39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park
First Generation
Yellow
Viridian Forest
Blue
Routes 24/25, Viridian Forest
Red
Route 25, Viridian Forest
Core Attributes
HP – 50
Defense – 55
Attack – 20
Speed – 30
Special Defense – 25
Special Attack – 25
Combat Properties
This transitional Pokémon demonstrates vulnerability to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, and Ground moves while having no immunities.
