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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 Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations

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

Metapod Pokemon Yellow Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Yellow Metapod Sprites

Metapod front-facing sprite from Pokémon YellowPrimary
Metapod back-facing sprite from Pokémon YellowReverse

Pokémon Yellow Metapod Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
HardennormalLv. 1
HardennormalLv. 7

End of Move Database

Pokémon Yellow Metapod Locations

Metapod can only be caught in Pokémon Yellow at Viridian Forest Area, where it appears at Lv. 4 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.

Viridian Forest Area

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    5%Rare