Metapod

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

At max Speed, Metapod outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
24. 90Metapod · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
27. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
28. 82Metapod · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
33. 50Metapod · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

• Shed Skin

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

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

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Category

Cocoon Pokémon

Debut

Kanto · Red & Green (JP)

Color

Green

Shape

Squiggle

Habitat

Forest

Pal Park area

Forest

1. It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

   Sword

2. Its hard shell doesn’t crack a bit even if Pikipek pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.

   Ultra Moon

3. Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.

   Ultra Sun

4. Its shell is hard, but it’s still just a bug shell. It’s been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided.

   Moon

5. Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.

   Sun

6. A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.

   Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

7. Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

   FireRed · Shield

8. 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.

   Emerald

9. The shell covering this Pokémon’s body is as hard as an iron slab. METAPOD does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.

   Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

10. This is its pre- evolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

    Crystal

11. It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.

    Silver · SoulSilver

12. Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it pre­ pares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.

    Gold · HeartGold

13. Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

14. This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y

Names around the world

Japanese

トランセル

Japanese (romaji)

Transel

Korean

단데기

Chinese (Traditional)

鐵甲蛹

Chinese (Simplified)

铁甲蛹

French

Chrysacier

German

Safcon

Spanish

Metapod

Italian

Metapod

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Official artwork

Official art

Red & Green art

Red & Blue art

Dream World art

3D models

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3D model (animated)

Generation I

Red & Green (Japan)

Red & Blue

Yellow

Yellow (Game Boy Color)

Generation II

Gold

Silver

▶Crystal

Generation III

Ruby & Sapphire

▶Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

Generation IV

▶Diamond & Pearl

▶Platinum

▶HeartGold & SoulSilver

Generation V

▶Black & White

Generation VI

X & Y

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII

▶Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Generation VIII · animated models

▶Sword & Shield

▶Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

EV yield

2 Def

Catch rate

120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Base friendship

70

Base experience

72

Growth rate

Medium

Egg groups

Bug

Gender

♂ 50%♀ 50%

Hatch time

15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)