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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
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Metapod Pokémon Gold: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Metapod in Pokémon Gold. 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 Gold
Kanto

Metapod Pokemon Gold Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Gold Metapod Sprites

Metapod front-facing sprite from Pokémon GoldPrimary
Metapod back-facing sprite from Pokémon GoldReverse
Metapod shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon GoldShiny
Metapod shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon GoldShiny Reverse

Pokémon Gold Metapod Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
HardennormalLv. 1
HardennormalLv. 7

End of Move Database

Pokémon Gold Metapod Locations

Metapod can be caught in 15 locations across Pokémon Gold, including Ilex Forest Area and National Park Area. The most reliable spawn is at National Park Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 10 by walking through tall grass with a 30% encounter rate (morning).

Johto Route 30 Area

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day
    1%Very Rare

Johto Route 31 Area

6 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Day
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Day
    1%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning
    1%Very Rare

Ilex Forest Area

5 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Morning
    30%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Johto Route 34 Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Johto Route 35 Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

National Park Area

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Day
    30%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Morning
    30%Frequent

Johto Route 36 Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Johto Route 37 Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Johto Route 38 Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Johto Route 39 Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Lake Of Rage Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Kanto Route 26 Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Kanto Route 27 Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon

Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning
    20%Frequent

Azalea Town Area

2 encounters
  • headbutt low
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon
  • headbutt normal
    Lv. 10
    15%Uncommon