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* In {{game|Platinum}}, it can learn {{m|Bug Bite}} by evolution from {{p|Caterpie}} despite not having a visible mouth. | * In {{game|Platinum}}, it can learn {{m|Bug Bite}} by evolution from {{p|Caterpie}} despite not having a visible mouth. | ||
* Metapod has the same sprite in every [[Generation III]] game, making it one of the few Kanto natives in that generation to do so. | * Metapod has the same sprite in every [[Generation III]] game, making it one of the few Kanto natives in that generation to do so. | ||
* It's the first Pokémon to evolve in a movie([[Pokémon 4Ever]]) | |||
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Its design appears to be based upon a generic butterfly chrysalis, most likely a Cabbage White or Swallowtail chrysalis. | Its design appears to be based upon a generic butterfly chrysalis, most likely a Cabbage White or Swallowtail chrysalis. |
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Metapod (Japanese: トランセル Trancell) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It evolves from Caterpie starting at level 7, and it evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10.
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 posses a very limited range of movement. However, by Template:M2 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 it 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
Metapod can often be found in wooded areas, such as Viridian Forest. They dangle themselves from leafy canopies using String Shot.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Metapod does not eat. It relies on the energy it stored as a Caterpie.
In the anime
Ash Ketchum 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.
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, Zander's Caterpie became giant-sized after eating some enhanced Rare Candies. Zander's Caterpie knocked down part of a radio tower in order to make a place for it to evolve into Metapod.
In the manga
Pokémon Special
Metapod's first appearance is a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory. Also, 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: Metapod is Caterpie's friend.
Pokédex entries
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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
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Snap | River |
Pokémon Trozei! | SOL Laboratory 2 Secret Storage 8 Endless Level 4 Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue) |
Joyous Tower (7F-8F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) |
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Happy Outlook (B1-B19) |
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 50
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110 - 157 | 210 - 304 | |
20
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22 - 79 | 40 - 152 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
25
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27 - 84 | 49 - 163 | |
25
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27 - 84 | 49 - 163 | |
30
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31 - 90 | 58 - 174 | |
Total: 205
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
By leveling up
|- style="text-align:center" | style="text-align:left" | bug | style="background:#91A119" | bug
| style=" background:#FFF" | 4 | style=" background:#FFF" | 1 | style=" background:#FFF" | Metapod | style="display:none; background:#FFF" | {{{6}}} Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Movelist/note
By TM/HM
None
By breeding
None
By tutoring
Template:Tutor Template:Mtentry4
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| colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
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TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Metapod is tied with Kakuna, Silcoon, and Cascoon; they are the weakest evolved Pokémon in the games, by average base stats.
- Metapod shares the same species name with Kakuna, Silcoon, and Cascoon. They are all known as Cocoon Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Platinum, it can learn Bug Bite by evolution from Caterpie despite not having a visible mouth.
- Metapod has the same sprite in every Generation III game, making it one of the few Kanto natives in that generation to do so.
- It's the first Pokémon to evolve in a movie(Pokémon 4Ever)
Origin
Its design appears to be based upon a generic butterfly chrysalis, most likely a Cabbage White or Swallowtail chrysalis.
Name origin
Metapod's name is a combination of metamorphosis and pod, referring to its chrysalis state. Its Japanese name appears to be a combination of transform and cell or shell.
In other languages
- German: Safcon
- French: Chrysacier - From chrysalis and acier, (steel).
- Korean: 단데기 Dandegi
- Chinese (Taiwan): 铁甲蛹 Tîe Jîa Yông - "Iron armor cocoon".
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 鐵甲蟲 Tîe Jîa Chong - "Iron armor insect"; note 甲蟲 means beetle.
Related articles
External links
Notes
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- Pokémon with a base stat total of 205
- Pokémon whose Special stat became both Special Attack and Special Defense
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