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{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Caterpie|next=Butterfree}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Caterpie|next=Butterfree}}
 
{{PokéBox|
 
{{PokéBox|
border={{Bug}}|
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|border = {{Bug}}
backcolor={{Bug}}|
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|backcolor = {{Bug}}
name=Metapod|
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|name = Metapod
jname=(トランセル ''Toranseru'')|
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|jname = (トランセル ''Toranseru'')
ndex=011|
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|ndex = 011
evofrom=[[Caterpie]]|
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|evofrom = [[Caterpie]]
evointo=[[Butterfree]]|
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|evointo = [[Butterfree]]
gen=[[Generation I]]|
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|gen = [[Generation I]]
pronun=<math>MET-uh-pod</math>|
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|pronun = <math>MET-uh-pod</math>
hp=50|
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|hp = 50
atk=20|
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|atk = 20
def=55|
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|def = 55
satk=25|
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|satk = 25
sdef=25|
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|sdef = 25
spd=30|
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|spd = 30
total=205|
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|total = 205
species=Cocoon Pokémon|
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|species = Cocoon Pokémon
type={{Type|Bug}}|
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|type = {{Type|Bug}}
height=<span class="explain" title="0.7 m">2'04"</span>|
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|height = <span class="explain" title="0.7 m">2'04"</span>
weight=<span class="explain" title="9.9kg">21.8 lbs.</span>|
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|weight = <span class="explain" title="9.9kg">21.8 lbs.</span>
ability=[[Shed Skin]]|
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|ability = [[Shed Skin]]
color=<span style="color:green;">'''Green'''</span>|
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|color = <span style="color:green;">'''Green'''</span>
gender=<span style="color:violet;">50.0% ♀</span>/ <span style="color:blue;">50.0% ♂</span>|
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|gender = <span style="color:violet;">50.0% ♀</span>/ <span style="color:blue;">50.0% ♂</span>
 
}}
 
}}
'''Metapod''' (トランセル ''Transel'') is a {{Type|Bug}}-type Pokémon that evolves form of [[Caterpie]] starting at level 7. Metapod can evolve into [[Butterfree]] starting at level 10.
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'''Metapod''' (トランセル ''Transel'') is a {{Type|Bug}}-type [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]]. Metapod evolves from [[Caterpie]] starting at level 7 and evolves into [[Butterfree]] starting at level 10.
   
==Appearance==
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== Appearance ==
 
Metapod is an insect-like Pokémon with an appearance similar to that of a green colored chrysalis or cocoon. Although it is covered in its hard shell, Metapod's eyes are still clearly visible and usually appear dazed or drowsy for reasons unknown.
 
Metapod is an insect-like Pokémon with an appearance similar to that of a green colored chrysalis or cocoon. Although it is covered in its hard shell, Metapod's eyes are still clearly visible and usually appear dazed or drowsy for reasons unknown.
   
==Special Abilities==
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== Special abilities ==
All Metapod have the ability [[Shed Skin]] which allows for a 1/3 chance that a harmful [[status effect]] will be dropped every turn.
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Metapod have the ability [[Shed Skin]] which allows for a 1/3 chance that a harmful [[status effect]] will be dropped every turn.
   
A Metapod's exterior is regularly hardened to protect its soft and tender innards while undergoing metamorphosis to eventually become a [[Butterfree]]. To conserve energy for this event, the Metapod barely moves.
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A Metapod's exterior is regularly hardened to protect its soft and tender innards while undergoing metamorphosis to eventually become a Butterfree. To conserve energy for this event, the Metapod barely moves.
   
==In Anime==
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== In the anime series ==
Metapod first debuted in the [[Pokémon Anime]] episode ''[[Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' when [[Ash's Butterfree|Ash's Caterpie]] quickly evolved into a Metapod near the episode's end.
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Metapod first debuted in the [[Pokémon Anime|anime]] episode ''[[IL003: Ash Catches a Pokémon|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' when [[Ash Ketchum]]'s [[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie]] quickly evolved into a Metapod near the episode's end.
   
In the episode ''[[Challenge of the Samurai]]'', [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] battled a Samurai-like trainer using his Metapod against the Samurai's Metapod.
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In the episode ''[[IL004: Challenge of the Samurai|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', Ash battled a Samurai-like trainer using his Metapod against the Samurai's Metapod.
   
[[Gym Leader]] [[Bugsy]] used his own Metapod against Ash in the episode ''[[Gettin' The Bugs Out]]''. This Metapod proved to be more capable than others in previous episodes as it was actually able to knock out [[Ash's Bayleef|Ash's Chikorita]].
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[[Gym Leader]] [[Bugsy]] used his own Metapod against Ash in the episode ''[[JE028: Gettin' the Bugs Out|Gettin' the Bugs Out]]''. This Metapod proved to be more capable than others in previous episodes as it was actually able to knock out [[Ash's Bayleef|Ash's Chikorita]].
   
==Game Info==
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== Game info ==
===Game Locations===
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=== Locations ===
{{Game Locations|
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{{Game Locations
backcolor={{Bug}}|
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|backcolor = {{Bug}}
pokemon=Metapod|
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|pokemon = Metapod
redblue=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Route 25]]<br />[[Route 24]]<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span style="color:blue;">Blue</span>]] only)|
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|redblue = [[Viridian Forest]], [[Route 25]]<br />[[Route 24]]<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span style="color:blue;">Blue</span>]] only)
rbrarity=Uncommon<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span style="color:red;">Red</span>]])</small><br />Common<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span style="color:blue;">Blue</span>]])</small>|
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rbrarity = Uncommon<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span style="color:red;">Red</span>]])</small><br />Common<small>([[Pokémon Red and Blue|<span style="color:blue;">Blue</span>]])</small>
yellow=[[Viridian Forest]]|
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|yellow=[[Viridian Forest]]
yrarity=Common|
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|yrarity = Common
goldsilver=[[Ilex Forest]]<br />[[National Park]], [[Route 2]], [[Route 30|30]], [[Route 31|31]]<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:gold;">Gold</span>]] only)</small><br />[[Bug-Catching Contest]]<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:silver;">Silver</span>]] only)</small>|
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|goldsilver = [[Ilex Forest]]<br />[[National Park]], [[Route 2]], [[Route 30|30]], [[Route 31|31]]<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:gold;">Gold</span>]] only)</small><br />[[Bug-Catching Contest]]<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:silver;">Silver</span>]] only)</small>
gsrarity=Common<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:gold;">Gold</span>]])</small><br />Uncommon<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:silver;">Silver</span>]])</small>|
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|gsrarity = Common<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:gold;">Gold</span>]])</small><br />Uncommon<small>([[Pokémon Gold and Silver|<span style="color:silver;">Silver</span>]])</small>|
crystal=[[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]], [[Route 2]], [[Route 24|24]], [[Route 25|25]], [[Route 30|30]], [[Route 31|31]]|
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|crystal = [[Ilex Forest]], [[National Park]], [[Route 2]], [[Route 24|24]], [[Route 25|25]], [[Route 30|30]], [[Route 31|31]]
crarity=Common|
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|crarity = Common
rubysapphire=[[Trade]]|
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|rubysapphire = [[Trade]]
rsrarity=None|
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|rsrarity = None
emerald=[[Trade]]|
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|emerald = [[Trade]]
erarity=None|
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|erarity = None
fireredleafgreen=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Pattern Bush]], [[Route 24]], [[Route 25|25]]|
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|fireredleafgreen = [[Viridian Forest]], [[Pattern Bush]], [[Route 24]], [[Route 25|25]]|
frlgrarity=Common|
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|frlgrarity = Common
diamondpearl=[[Route 204]]|
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|diamondpearl = [[Route 204]]
dprarity=Dongle <small>([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|<span style="color:orange;">FireRed'''</span>]])</small>|
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|dprarity = Dongle <small>([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|<span style="color:orange;">FireRed'''</span>]])</small>|
platinum=[[Eterna Forest]]|
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|platinum = [[Eterna Forest]]
ptrarity=Dongle <small>([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|<span style="color:orange;">FireRed'''</span>]])</small>|
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|ptrarity = Dongle <small>([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|<span style="color:orange;">FireRed'''</span>]])</small>|
heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]], [[Johto Route 30|30]], [[Johto Route 31|31]], [[National Park]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Viridian Forest]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]], [[Headbutt]] trees|
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|heartgoldsoulsilver = [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]], [[Johto Route 30|30]], [[Johto Route 31|31]], [[National Park]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Viridian Forest]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]], [[Headbutt]] trees
hgssrarity=Common|
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|hgssrarity = Common
blackwhite=[[Unova Route 12|Route 12]] (White only)|
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|blackwhite = [[Unova Route 12|Route 12]] (White only)
bwrarity=Rare|
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|bwrarity = Rare
 
}}
 
}}
   
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=== Spin-off game locations ===
====Side Game Locations====
 
 
{{Side Game Locations
 
{{Side Game Locations
|Pokemon=Metapod
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|Pokemon = Metapod
|backcolor={{Bug}}
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|backcolor = {{Bug}}
|Snap=River
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|Snap = River
|Trozei=SOL Laboratory 2, Secret Storage 8, Endless Level 4, [[Mr. Who's Den]]
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|Trozei = SOL Laboratory 2, Secret Storage 8, Endless Level 4, [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|PMD1=[[Joyous Tower]] (7-8F)
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|PMD1 = [[Joyous Tower]] (7-8F)
|PMD2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (1-13BF), [[Mystery Jungle]] (1-29BF), [[Happy Outlook]] (1-19BF)
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|PMD2 = [[Mystifying Forest]] (1-13BF), [[Mystery Jungle]] (1-29BF), [[Happy Outlook]] (1-19BF)
|Rumble=[[Silent Forest]]
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|Rumble = [[Silent Forest]]
|PPWii=[[Haunted Zone]]
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|PPWii = [[Haunted Zone]]
 
}}
 
}}
   
===Pokédex Entries===
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=== Pokédex entries ===
{{GenIPokédex|
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{{GenIPokédex
backcolor={{Bug}}|
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|backcolor = {{Bug}}
redblue=This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.|
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|redblue = This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
yellow=This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.|
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|yellow = This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
gold=Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.|
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|gold = Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
silver=It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.|
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|silver = It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
crystal=This is its preevolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.|
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|crystal = This is its preevolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
ruby=The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.|
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|ruby = The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.
sapphire=The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.|
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|sapphire = The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.
emerald=Its shell is as hard as an iron slab. A Metapod does not move very much because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the shell.|
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|emerald = Its shell is as hard as an iron slab. A Metapod does not move very much because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the shell.
firered=Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack.|
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|firered = Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack.
leafgreen=This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.|
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leafgreen = This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
diamond=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.|
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|diamond = A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
pearl=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.|
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|pearl = A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
platinum=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.|
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|platinum = A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
heartgold=Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.|
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|heartgold = Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
soulsilver=It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.|
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|soulsilver = It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
black=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.|
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|black = A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
white=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.|
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|white = A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
 
}}
 
}}
   
===Learnset===
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=== Learnset ===
====[[Generation I]]====
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==== [[Generation I]] ====
 
''Main article: [[Metapod/Learnset Generation I]]''
 
''Main article: [[Metapod/Learnset Generation I]]''
   
====[[Generation II]]====
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==== [[Generation II]] ====
 
''Main article: [[Metapod/Learnset Generation II]]''
 
''Main article: [[Metapod/Learnset Generation II]]''
   
====[[Generation III]]====
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==== [[Generation III]] ====
 
''Main article: [[Metapod/Learnset Generation III]]''
 
''Main article: [[Metapod/Learnset Generation III]]''
   
====[[Generation IV]]====
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==== [[Generation IV]] ====
 
''Main article: [[Metapod/Learnset Generation IV]]''
 
''Main article: [[Metapod/Learnset Generation IV]]''
   
====[[Generation V]]====
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==== [[Generation V]] ====
 
{{Movessettop
 
{{Movessettop
 
|backcolor={{Bug}}
 
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==Origins==
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== Origins ==
 
Metapod appears to be based on a [[:wikipedia:cocoon|cocoon]] by a catepillar.
 
Metapod appears to be based on a [[:wikipedia:cocoon|cocoon]] by a catepillar.
   
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=== Name Origins ===
Its name's origin comes from the following below by language:
 
 
* '''English''': Metapod came from '''meta'''morphosis and '''pod'''.
 
 
* '''Japanese''': トランセル (''Toranseru'' in Romaji), probably means "trancer" due to evolving from Caterpie to Metapod, or "trance cell" because every cell in its body tranced.
*'''English: '''Metapod came from '''meta'''morphosis and '''pod'''.
 
*'''Japanese: ''' トランセル (''Toranseru'' in Romaji), probably means "trancer" due to evolving from [[Caterpie]] to Metapod, or "trance cell" because every cell in its body tranced.
 
   
==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
*Despite being immobile, Metapod can still learn [[Tackle]] and [[Bug Bite]].
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* Despite being immobile, Metapod can still learn [[Tackle]] and [[Bug Bite]].
*Metapod, [[Kakuna]], [[Silcoon]], and [[Cascoon]] are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
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* Metapod, [[Kakuna]], [[Silcoon]], and [[Cascoon]] are all known as the Cocoon Pokémon.
   
 
{{References|metapod|011}}
 
{{References|metapod|011}}
   
{{Family|[[File:010.gif|Is not evolved.]][[File:011.gif|Evolves from Caterpie. Level 7]][[File:012.gif|Evolves from Metapod. Level 10.]]}}
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{{Family|[[File:010.gif|Is not evolved|link=Caterpie]][[File:011.gif|Evolves at lvl. 7]][[File:012.gif|Evolves at lvl. 10|link=Butterfree]]}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Caterpie|next=Butterfree}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Caterpie|next=Butterfree}}
 
[[Category:Bug Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Bug Pokémon]]

Revision as of 04:25, 20 August 2011

[[Category:Bug-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Green Pokémon]] Metapod (トランセル Transel) is a Bug-type Pokémon. Metapod evolves from Caterpie starting at level 7 and evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10.

Appearance

Metapod is an insect-like Pokémon with an appearance similar to that of a green colored chrysalis or cocoon. Although it is covered in its hard shell, Metapod's eyes are still clearly visible and usually appear dazed or drowsy for reasons unknown.

Special abilities

Metapod have the ability Shed Skin which allows for a 1/3 chance that a harmful status effect will be dropped every turn.

A Metapod's exterior is regularly hardened to protect its soft and tender innards while undergoing metamorphosis to eventually become a Butterfree. To conserve energy for this event, the Metapod barely moves.

In the anime series

Metapod first debuted in the anime episode Ash Catches a Pokémon when Ash Ketchum's Caterpie quickly evolved into a Metapod near the episode's end.

In the episode Challenge of the Samurai, Ash battled a Samurai-like trainer using his Metapod against the Samurai's Metapod.

Gym Leader Bugsy used his own Metapod against Ash in the episode Gettin' the Bugs Out. This Metapod proved to be more capable than others in previous episodes as it was actually able to knock out Ash's Chikorita.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Viridian Forest, Route 25
Route 24(Blue only)

rbrarity = Uncommon(Red)
Common(Blue)

{{{rbrarity}}}
Yellow Viridian Forest Common
Gold and Silver Ilex Forest
National Park, Route 2, 30, 31(Gold only)
Bug-Catching Contest(Silver only)
Common(Gold)
Uncommon(Silver)
Crystal Ilex Forest, National Park, Route 2, 24, 25, 30, 31 Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Viridian Forest, Pattern Bush, Route 24, 25 Common
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 204 Dongle (FireRed)
Platinum Eterna Forest Dongle (FireRed)
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 2, 30, 31, National Park, Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest, Bug-Catching Contest, Headbutt trees Common
Black and White Route 12 (White only) Rare

Spin-off game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Snap River
Pokémon Trozei! SOL Laboratory 2, Secret Storage 8, Endless Level 4, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Joyous Tower (7-8F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mystifying Forest (1-13BF), Mystery Jungle (1-29BF), Happy Outlook (1-19BF)
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Haunted Zone


Pokédex entries

Template:GenIPokédex

Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Metapod/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Metapod/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Metapod/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Metapod/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Harden - -% 30 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

7 Harden -% 30 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Origins

Metapod appears to be based on a cocoon by a catepillar.

Name Origins

  • English: Metapod came from metamorphosis and pod.
  • Japanese: トランセル (Toranseru in Romaji), probably means "trancer" due to evolving from Caterpie to Metapod, or "trance cell" because every cell in its body tranced.

Trivia

See also


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