Metapodin Pokémon Sour 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 Sour Crystal
Metapod is #11 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Sour Crystal. 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.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (7)
Level Up Moves (2)
Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)
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 | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | |||
| A full-body charge attack. | |||||||
| String ShotLevel: 1(Caterpie · Level 1)String Shot | bug | PWR0 | ACC95 | PP40 | |||
| A move that lowers the foe's SPEED. | |||||||
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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