#0011Generation 1
Metapod — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Bug
Metapod is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Base Stats
| HP | 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 20 | |
| Defense | 55 | |
| Sp. Atk | 25 | |
| Sp. Def | 25 | |
| Speed | 30 | |
| Total | 205 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Cocoon Pokémon
- Height
- 0.7 m (2′04″)
- Weight
- 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
- Ability
- Shed Skin
- EV Yield
- 2 Defense
- Catch Rate
- 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 72
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Metapod differed:
- In Generation 1, Metapod has a base Special stat of 25.
- In Generations 2-7, Metapod has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Metapod?
Metapod is a Bug type Pokemon, classified as the Cocoon Pokémon.
What does Metapod evolve into?
Metapod is part of an evolution line that includes Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree.
What are Metapod's base stats?
Metapod has 50 HP, 20 Attack, 55 Defense, 25 Sp. Atk, 25 Sp. Def and 30 Speed, for a base stat total of 205.
What abilities can Metapod have?
Metapod can have the ability Shed Skin.