Metapod

No. 0011

Type: Bug

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

Base stats

HP	50
Attack	20
Defense	55
Sp. Attack	25
Sp. Defense	25
Speed	30

Total 205

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
Rock — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — Electroweb
Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Shed Skin

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role: Speed control
Ability: Shed Skin
Item: Leftovers
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moves: Electroweb, Harden

Frequently asked questions

What type is Metapod?: Metapod is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Metapod's base stats?: HP 50, Attack 20, Defense 55, Sp. Attack 25, Sp. Defense 25, Speed 30. That is a base stat total of 205.
What is Metapod weak to?: Metapod takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Rock moves.
What abilities does Metapod have?: Metapod can have Shed Skin.
How do you get Metapod?: Metapod evolves from Caterpie: level 7.
What does Metapod evolve into?: Metapod evolves into Butterfree.
What moves does Metapod learn?: Metapod learns 1 moves by levelling up and 2 by TM.