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Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreenKanto · 2004#011 in the Kanto dex

Metapod #0011

Bug

Pokédex entry

Each version has its own entry.

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

“This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.”
Pokémon Leafgreen

Base stats

Base stat total 205

Atk

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

Total205

Abilities

Shed Skin

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

Metapod in FireRed & LeafGreen

Front

Back

Shiny

Shiny back

Moves learned by level-up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power
1	Harden	Normal	—

Type matchups

Weak to

Flying2×Rock2×Fire2×

Resists

Fighting½×Ground½×Grass½×

Evolution line

#0010Caterpie

#0011Metapod

#0012Butterfree

Where to find Metapod in FireRed & LeafGreen

Recorded encounters for each edition. Methods and levels can vary by area or condition; open a place for its exact encounter table and odds.

Pokémon FireRed

4 places

Pattern BushWalking in grass · Lv. 9 Route 24Walking in grass · Lv. 8 Route 25Walking in grass · Lv. 9 Viridian ForestWalking in grass · Lv. 5

Pokémon LeafGreen