What does Metapod evolve into?

Get Metapod to Butterfree at level 10. At 205 BST, Metapod is just the starting point.

At what level does Metapod evolve?

Level 10 gets you Butterfree . Quick enough that Metapod barely slows you down.

Should I use Metapod?

In Sword & Shield, For a casual playthrough, Metapod works as a placeholder. Bug coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Butterfree . That's where the stats start mattering.

Where can you catch Metapod?

You can find Metapod in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.

Metapod - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

30Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Metapod's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Below

HP50

Attack20

Defense55

Sp. Atk25

Sp. Def25

Speed30

Total205

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight9.9 kg

Base XP72

Abilities

Shed Skin

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

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

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

Metapod Weakness

Metapod's Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Metapod's physical bulk (base 55 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Metapod Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Ground

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score-3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Rock

½xResist

Grass Fighting Ground

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Metapod in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Pluck 2x 80-96% Peck 2x 50-59% View Corviknight builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Move Moves GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Gust 2x 86-102%KO View Butterfree builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Flame Wheel 2x 71-86% Ember 2x 71-86% View Growlithe builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 4 Damage vs Metapod Gust 2x 68-80% View Drifloon builds →
Woobat PsychicFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Air Cutter 2x 91-107%KO Gust 2x 63-75% View Woobat builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Metapod sits between Caterpie and Butterfree in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+20 from Caterpie). The final form adds another 190 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#010Caterpie

Level 7

#011Metapod

Level 10

#012Butterfree

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Caterpie

Bug

Metapod

Bug

Butterfree

BugFlying

50+5

60+10

ATK

20-10

45+25

DEF

55+20

50-5

SP.ATK

25+5

90+65

SP.DEF

25+5

80+55

SPE

30-15

70+40

BST

195D-Tier

205D-Tier+10

395C-Tier+190

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Metapod to get Caterpie eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Metapod Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Bug STAB for Metapod, with Electric coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Harden

———30Normal

TM Moves

TM82

Electroweb

D559515Electric

TR46

Iron Defense

C——15Steel

Egg Moves

Metapod doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Metapod can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Metapod in Sword & Shield

moderate rates across 45 locations for Metapod in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Metapod in Sword & Shield

The path to Metapod starts with Caterpie at Lv. 2-10 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Caterpie
Route 1
SwordGrass Lv.2-5 Route
15%Early
All Weather
Route 1
ShieldGrass Lv.2-5 Route
15%Early
All Weather
Train until Level 7
Step 2Metapod ✓
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Intense Sun
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Sandstorm
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Sandstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Intense Sun
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Intense Sun
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Intense Sun
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Sandstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Sandstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
10%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields
ShieldGrass Lv.7-10
5%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields
SwordGrass Lv.7-9
5%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields
ShieldGrass Lv.7-10
5%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields
SwordGrass Lv.7-9
5%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordGrass Lv.7-9
5%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields
ShieldGrass Lv.7-10
5%Early
Thunderstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordGrass Lv.7-9
5%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields
ShieldGrass Lv.7-10
5%Early
Raining
Rolling Fields
SwordGrass Lv.7-9
5%Early
Overcast
or evolve from Caterpie (Step 1)

Metapod Guide

Get Metapod to Butterfree at level 10. At 205 BST, Metapod is just the starting point.
Level 10 gets you Butterfree. Quick enough that Metapod barely slows you down.
In Sword & Shield, For a casual playthrough, Metapod works as a placeholder. Bug coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Butterfree. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Metapod in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.

Game Availability

Present since Red & Blue, Metapod appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Metapod have the longest track record of availability in the series.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Pluck 2x 78-92% Peck 2x 46-55% View Corviknight builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 24 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Air Slash 2x 152-180%KO Gust 2x 86-102%KO View Butterfree builds →
Farfetch'd NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Aerial AceLv. 20 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Aerial Ace 2x 82-97% Peck 2x 51-60% View Farfetch'd builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire FangLv. 24 Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fire Fang 2x 74-88% Flame Wheel 2x 66-78% Ember 2x 69-83% View Growlithe builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 4 Damage vs Metapod Gust 2x 66-78% View Drifloon builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Pluck 2x 78-92% Peck 2x 46-54% View Corviknight builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 Air SlashLv. 18 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Sky Attack 2x 117-138%KO Air Slash 2x 149-175%KO Peck 2x 31-38% View Noctowl builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 24 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Air Slash 2x 156-183%KO Gust 2x 85-100%KO View Butterfree builds →
Farfetch'd NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Aerial AceLv. 20 Air CutterLv. 25 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Aerial Ace 2x 78-92% Air Cutter 2x 92-108%KO Peck 2x 46-54% View Farfetch'd builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire FangLv. 24 Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fire Fang 2x 71-83% Flame Wheel 2x 67-79% Ember 2x 71-83% View Growlithe builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Drill PeckLv. 34 PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 115-135%KO Drill Peck 2x 103-123%KO Pluck 2x 78-94% Peck 2x 46-55% View Corviknight builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 BounceLv. 28 Wing AttackLv. 4 Aerial AceLv. 12 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 120-142%KO Bounce 2x 115-135%KO Wing Attack 2x 82-97% Aerial Ace 2x 82-97% View Hawlucha builds →
Sigilyph PsychicFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air SlashLv. 35 Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 85-100%KO Air Slash 2x 177-210%KO Air Cutter 2x 142-168%KO Gust 2x 96-113%KO View Sigilyph builds →
Unfezant NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air CutterLv. 16 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 145-171%KO Air Cutter 2x 101-119%KO Gust 2x 68-81% View Unfezant builds →
Heatmor Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire LashLv. 35 IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Metapod Fire Lash 2x 115-135%KO Incinerate 2x 145-171%KO View Heatmor builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Drill PeckLv. 34 PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 118-139%KO Drill Peck 2x 105-124%KO Pluck 2x 78-93% Peck 2x 46-56% View Corviknight builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 BounceLv. 28 Wing AttackLv. 4 Aerial AceLv. 12 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 123-145%KO Bounce 2x 115-136%KO Wing Attack 2x 84-99% Aerial Ace 2x 84-99% View Hawlucha builds →
Sigilyph PsychicFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air SlashLv. 35 Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 87-102%KO Air Slash 2x 187-220%KO Air Cutter 2x 149-176%KO Gust 2x 99-118%KO View Sigilyph builds →
Unfezant NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air CutterLv. 16 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 146-173%KO Air Cutter 2x 105-124%KO Gust 2x 70-84% View Unfezant builds →
Heatmor Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire LashLv. 35 IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Metapod Fire Lash 2x 115-136%KO Incinerate 2x 149-176%KO View Heatmor builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Drill PeckLv. 34 Air SlashTM95 PluckLv. 16 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 114-135%KO Drill Peck 2x 100-118%KO Air Slash 2x 105-123%KO Pluck 2x 76-90% View Corviknight builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 BounceLv. 28 Wing AttackLv. 4 Aerial AceLv. 12 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 119-140%KO Bounce 2x 111-132%KO Wing Attack 2x 80-95% Aerial Ace 2x 80-95% View Hawlucha builds →
Drifblim GhostFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 AcrobaticsTM78 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 107-126%KO Acrobatics 2x 66-79% Gust 2x 85-101%KO View Drifblim builds →
Sigilyph PsychicFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air SlashTM95 Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 83-98% Air Slash 2x 176-207%KO Air Cutter 2x 140-165%KO Gust 2x 95-112%KO View Sigilyph builds →
Unfezant NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air SlashTM95 Air CutterLv. 16 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Metapod Fly 2x 140-165%KO Air Slash 2x 121-143%KO Air Cutter 2x 97-115%KO Gust 2x 66-79% View Unfezant builds →