Metapod Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Metapod in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 4 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarMetapod Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
Pokemon Sword Metapod Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Metapod Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Metapod via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Harden | normal | — |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Metapod Locations
Metapod can only be caught in Pokémon Sword at Rolling Fields, where it appears between Lv. 7 and 10 by grass with a 10% encounter rate.
Rolling Fields
3 encounters- grassLv. 7-9Hidden encounters5%5%5%5%5%
- grassLv. 7-10Visible encountersMost grass fields10%Uncommon
- grassLv. 7-10Visible encountersWestern grass field10%Uncommon