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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 Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Metapod in Pokémon Pearl. 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 Pearl
Sinnoh

Metapod Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Pearl Metapod Sprites

Metapod front-facing sprite from Pokémon PearlPrimary
Metapod back-facing sprite from Pokémon PearlReverse
Metapod shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon PearlShiny
Metapod shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon PearlShiny Reverse

Pokémon Pearl Metapod Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
HardennormalLv. 1
HardennormalLv. 7

End of Move Database

Pokémon Pearl Metapod Locations

Metapod can only be caught in Pokémon Pearl at Eterna Forest Area, where it appears at Lv. 12 by walking through tall grass with a 4% encounter rate (slot2 firered).

Eterna Forest Area

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 12
    Slot2 firered
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 12
    Slot2 firered
    4%Very Rare