Metapod

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Metapod トランセル - Trancell
Caterpie < Metapod > Butterfree
Species	Type
Cacoon Pokémon
Number	Ability
#11	Shed Skin
Height	Weight
2'04" (0.7m)	21.8 lbs. (9.9kg)
Gender Ratio
Male: 50%	Female: 50%
Evolves From	Evolves Into
Caterpie	Butterfree
Egg Group	Catch Rate
Bug	120
Tier	EV Yield
NFE	2 Def

Overview

Metapod is a second stage Pokemon, Caterpie being it's past form and Butterfree it's future. It's not much to look at being a green shell with eyes, it's not much in battle either with Harden as it's only move unless you leave evolution one level later in which case it'll know Tackle and String Shot. It's shell is said to be extremely difficult to penetrate, especially after the move harden. Metapod was one of the first Pokemon Ash Ketchum had, however, this was for an extremely brief period of time (about an episode). Ash's Metapod was selfless, sacrificing itself to save him from a Beedrill swarm, which lead to it's cocoon splitting and it's evolution into Butterfree.

Pokedex Entries

Pokemon Red/Pokemon Blue: This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition: Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

Pokemon Gold: Inside the shell, it's soft and weak and as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in its shell.

Pokemon Silver: It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.

Pokemon Ruby/Pokemon Sapphire: 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.

Pokemon Emerald: Its shell is as hard as an iron slab. A Metapod does not move very much because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the shell.

Pokemon FireRed: Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack.

Pokemon LeafGreen: This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

Pokemon Diamond/Pokemon Pearl: A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.