Metapodin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Cocoon Pokémon
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.
Metapod in Pokémon SoulGold
Metapod is #11 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its bug typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 3 encounter locations.
Heals the body by shedding.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (3)
Level Up Moves (2)
Pre-evolution-only Moves (3)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Metapod cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1(Caterpie · Level 1)Tackle | normal | PWR35 | ACC0 | PP35 | |||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | |||||||
| String ShotLevel: 1(Caterpie · Level 1)String Shot | bug | PWR0 | ACC95 | PP40 | |||
| Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | |||||||
| Bug BiteLevel: 9(Caterpie · Level 9)Bug Bite | bug | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect. | |||||||
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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