Metapod
#11 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Metapod
The best moves for Metapod are Bug Bite and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Caterpie family. Metapod evolves from Caterpie for 12 Candy, and into Butterfree for 50 Candy.
Game images
Metapod, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Metapod is a Bug Pokémon which evolves from Caterpie. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Metapod's best moveset is Bug Bite & Return and it has a Max CP of 509. Metapod evolves into Butterfree.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Struggle | 35 | – | – |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.4 | 130% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3 | 117% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
2.6 | 100% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.6 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
2.6 | 99% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.3 | 90% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Metapod?
Metapod is weak to , Rock and Fire moves.
The best counter to Metapod is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Metapod counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 81% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
45 |
| Defense |
|
80 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 9.9 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
193 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
257 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
386 |
|
Level 40 |
450 |
|
Level 50 |
509 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 321 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 418 |