Pokémechanics
HeartGold & SoulSilver

#011Metapod

Type
Species
Cocoon Pokémon
Height
0.7 m
Weight
9.9 kg

Metapod

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.

Base stats

EVs: +2 Defense

HP50
Attack20
Defense55
Sp. Atk25
Sp. Def25
Speed30
Total205

Abilities

Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Locations

Heartgold
Headbutt
Ilex ForestLv 3-510%
Route 47Lv 25-2850%
Walking
Ilex ForestLv 5-660%
National ParkLv 9-3680%
Route 2Lv 560%
Route 30Lv 425%
Route 31Lv 530%
Viridian ForestLv 3-560%
Soulsilver
Walking
National ParkLv 9-3620%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Harden
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
7Harden
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Bug Bite
Physical
60
100
20
--
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
Iron Defense
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
String Shot
Status
--
95
40
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl