Metapod
#11 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Metapod
The best moves for Metapod are Bug Bite and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Caterpie family. Metapod evolves from Caterpie which costs 12 Candy, and evolves into Butterfree which costs 50 Candy.
Metapod Raid Guide
Metapod has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Metapod, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Metapod is a Bug Pokémon which evolves from Caterpie. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Metapod's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Struggle and it has a Max CP of 450. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 45 | |
| Defense | 80 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
193 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
257 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
386 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 450 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 321 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 418 View IV chart » |
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 |
Best moveset for Metapod
The best moves for Metapod are Bug Bite and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | 35 | 0 | 15.9 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Metapod?
Metapod is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Metapod are:
- Reshiram,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Chandelure,
- Darmanitan (Standard),
- Volcarona.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 89% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Incinerate | Overheat | 86% |
| Moltres | Fire Spin | Sky Attack | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Metapod
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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