Metapodin Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Cocoon Pokémon
This is its preevolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Metapod in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Metapod is #11 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its bug typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 5 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (8)
Level Up Moves (3)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| A full-body charge attack. | ||||||
| String ShotLevel: 1String Shot | bug | 0 | 95 | 40 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Raises the user's Defense. |
Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Metapod cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Metapod. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Metapod resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Metapod, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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