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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 HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Metapod in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 5 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon HeartGold
Kanto

Metapod Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon HeartGold Metapod Sprites

Metapod front-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldPrimary
Metapod back-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldReverse
Metapod shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldShiny
Metapod shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldShiny Reverse

Pokémon HeartGold Metapod Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
HardennormalLv. 1
HardennormalLv. 7

End of Move Database

Pokémon HeartGold Metapod Locations

Metapod can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, 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 20% encounter rate (day).

Johto Route 30 Area

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

Johto Route 31 Area

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

Ilex Forest Area

6 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Morning
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Day, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Day, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day
    5%Rare

National Park Area

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Morning
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Day
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Day, Radio off
    10%Uncommon

Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day, Radio off
    10%Uncommon

Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon

Viridian Forest Area

6 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Day, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Morning, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    Day, Radio off
    10%Uncommon