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.
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
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon HeartGold Metapod Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Metapod via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| harden | — | Lv. 1 |
| harden | — | Lv. 7 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon HeartGold Metapod Locations
Metapod can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Ilex Forest Area, National Park Area, and Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City. 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 (morning).
Johto Route 30 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 4Morning5%Rare
Johto Route 31 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 5Morning5%Rare
Ilex Forest Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 6Morning20%Frequent
- walkLv. 5Day5%Rare
National Park Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 10Morning20%Frequent
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
1 encounter- walkLv. 5Morning, Radio off10%Uncommon
Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
1 encounter- walkLv. 5Morning, Radio off10%Uncommon
Viridian Forest Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 3Morning, Radio off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 5Morning, Radio off10%Uncommon