Metapod

Metapod is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Metapod has a maximum CP of 509. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Metapod is Bug Bite and Struggle.

Metapod Stats and Max CP

45 ATK

80 DEF

137 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

509 CP

Lvl 40

450 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

321 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

257 CP

Lvl 15 Research

193 CP

Metapod's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Metapod Type Chart

Metapod takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Metapod takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Metapod best moveset

Bug Bite + Struggle

Bug Bite

Struggle

The best moveset for Metapod in raids is Bug Bite and Struggle (2.70 DPS, 20.4 TDO).

2 of 2 matches

Data table

1.	Bug Bite	Struggle	2.03	2.70	20.4
2.	Tackle	Struggle	1.99	2.65	20.1

Rows per page1–2 of 2

Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Struggle3502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 35
Energy 0
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 35
Energy 100

Effects
Struggle has no special effects.
See Struggle details page ↗

Damage	35
Energy	0
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	35
Energy	100

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Metapod can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Metapod can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Metapod CP Chart

At Level 50, Metapod maxes out at 509 CP. Raid catches are 225 to 257 CP, or 282 to 321 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 169 to 193 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	509 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	169 CP - 193 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	225 CP - 257 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	225 CP - 257 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	282 CP - 321 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Metapod’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	6 CP	2	19 CP	3	33 CP
4	47 CP	5	60 CP	6	74 CP
7	87 CP	8	101 CP	9	115 CP
10	128 CP	11	141 CP	12	154 CP
13	167 CP	14	180 CP	15	193 CP
16	205 CP	17	218 CP	18	231 CP
19	244 CP	20	257 CP	21	270 CP
22	283 CP	23	295 CP	24	308 CP
25	321 CP	26	334 CP	27	347 CP
28	360 CP	29	373 CP	30	386 CP
31	392 CP	32	398 CP	33	405 CP
34	411 CP	35	418 CP	36	424 CP
37	431 CP	38	437 CP	39	443 CP
40	450 CP	41	456 CP	42	461 CP
43	467 CP	44	473 CP	45	479 CP
46	485 CP	47	491 CP	48	497 CP
49	503 CP	50	509 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Metapod

Mega Pokémon that boost Metapod’s Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Metapod.

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#11
Height	0.7 m
Weight	9.9 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Caterpie	12 Candy	Metapod
Metapod	50 Candy	Butterfree

Caterpie evolves into Metapod which costs 12 Candy.
Metapod evolves into Butterfree which costs 50 Candy.

Metapod family

Metapod’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Gigantamax Butterfree

Shadow Caterpie

Shadow Metapod

Shadow Butterfree

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.34 m	0.35 m	0.7 m	1.05 m	1.23 m

Size bounds

Metapod's height ranges from 0.343 m to 1.225 m, with the average being 0.7 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.343 m1′02″	0.35 m1′02″
XS	0.35 m1′02″	0.525 m1′09″
M	0.525 m1′09″	0.875 m2′10″
XL	0.875 m2′10″	1.05 m3′05″
XXL	1.05 m3′05″	1.225 m4′00″

Encounter data

Movement Timer: 3,600s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 3,600s
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Metapod from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Metapod

Metapod high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Metapod. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Metapod Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while itsshell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Yellow	Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a largeimpact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Gold	Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motion less in the shell.
Silver	It prepares for evolution by har dening its shellas much as possi ble to protect its soft body.
Crystal	This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it canonly harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
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.
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	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.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
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.
X	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Y	This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Omega Ruby	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.
Alpha 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.
Sun	Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.
Moon	Its shell is hard, but it’s still just a bug shell. It’s been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided.
Ultra Sun	Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
Ultra Moon	Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Sword	It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Shield	Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Metapod in Pokémon GO?

Metapod’s best moves are Bug Bite and Struggle, for 2.7 DPS and 20.4 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Metapod’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

What is Metapod’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Metapod tops out at 450 CP at Level 40 and 509 CP at Level 50.

Can Metapod be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Metapod can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Metapod Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Metapod can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Metapod?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Metapod: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Bug Bite

Struggle

2.03

2.70

20.4

Tackle

Struggle

1.99

2.65

20.1

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	35
Energy	0
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	35
Energy	100

Damage

Energy

100

Max CP

509 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

169 CP - 193 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

225 CP - 257 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

225 CP - 257 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

282 CP - 321 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

6 CP

19 CP

33 CP

47 CP

60 CP

74 CP

87 CP

101 CP

115 CP

128 CP

141 CP

154 CP

167 CP

180 CP

193 CP

205 CP

218 CP

231 CP

244 CP

257 CP

270 CP

283 CP

295 CP

308 CP

321 CP

334 CP

347 CP

360 CP

373 CP

386 CP

392 CP

398 CP

405 CP

411 CP

418 CP

424 CP

431 CP

437 CP

443 CP

450 CP

456 CP

461 CP

467 CP

473 CP

479 CP

485 CP

491 CP

497 CP

503 CP

509 CP

Pokédex Number

#11

Height

0.7 m

Weight

9.9 kg

Region

Generation 1

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Caterpie

12 Candy

Metapod

50 Candy

Butterfree

XXS

XXL

0.34 m

0.35 m

0.7 m

1.05 m

1.23 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.343 m1′02″

0.35 m1′02″

0.525 m1′09″

0.875 m2′10″

1.05 m3′05″

XXL

1.05 m3′05″

1.225 m4′00″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Red, Blue

This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while itsshell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

Yellow

Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a largeimpact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

Gold

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

Silver

It prepares for evolution by har dening its shellas much as possi ble to protect its soft body.

Crystal

This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it canonly harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

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.

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

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.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

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.

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

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

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha 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.

Sun

Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.

Moon

Its shell is hard, but it’s still just a bug shell. It’s been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided.

Ultra Sun

Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.

Ultra Moon

Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.

Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!

Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

Sword

It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

Shield

Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

Metapod Stats and Max CP

Metapod's Tier Ranking

Metapod Type Chart

Metapod takes increased damage from:

Metapod takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Metapod family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Metapod

Metapod high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Metapod in Pokémon GO?

What are Metapod’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Metapod’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Metapod be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Metapod Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Metapod?

Overview and stats

Metapod Stats and Max CP

Metapod's Tier Ranking

Metapod Type Chart

Metapod takes increased damage from:

Metapod takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Metapod family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Metapod

Metapod high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Metapod in Pokémon GO?

What are Metapod’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Metapod’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Metapod be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Metapod Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Metapod?