Type matchups
Damage Metapod takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Metapod has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 20
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 25
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 205
Metapod has a base stat total of 205, higher than 1% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (55). With Sp. Atk (25) well above Attack (20), it works best as a special attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 55 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Metapod's only ability is Shed Skin.
How to beat Metapod
Metapod takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Metapod is the middle stage of its line (Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree): it evolves from Caterpie and into Butterfree.
Best counters to Metapod
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Metapod weak to?
As a Bug type, Metapod takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Metapod resistant to?
Metapod resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Metapod?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Metapod with super-effective attacks.