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Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon — Bug-type Pokémon official artwork
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Metapod
ID:#11Cocoon Pokémon
Height
0.7m
Weight
9.9kg
Catch Rate
120
Exp
72

Metapod Pokémon FireRed: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Metapod in Pokémon FireRed. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 2 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon FireRed
Kanto

Metapod Pokemon FireRed Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon FireRed Metapod Sprites

Metapod front-facing sprite from Pokémon FireRedPrimary
Metapod back-facing sprite from Pokémon FireRedReverse
Metapod shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon FireRedShiny
Metapod shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon FireRedShiny Reverse

Pokémon FireRed Metapod Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Metapod via various methods in Pokémon FireRed.

MoveTypeRequirement
HardennormalLv. 1
HardennormalLv. 7

End of Move Database

Pokémon FireRed Metapod Locations

Metapod can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon FireRed, including Viridian Forest Area, Pattern Bush Area, and Kanto Route 24 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Pattern Bush Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 9 by walking through tall grass with a 5% encounter rate.

Kanto Route 24 Area

1 encounter
  • walk
    Lv. 8
    1%Very Rare

Kanto Route 25 Area

1 encounter
  • walk
    Lv. 9
    1%Very Rare

Viridian Forest Area

1 encounter
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    5%Rare

Pattern Bush Area

1 encounter
  • walk
    Lv. 9
    5%Rare