Metapod
Bug-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Butterfree for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.
Type effectiveness
Damage Metapod takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 262
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 257 CP
Metapod moves
2 fast · 1 charged
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Metapod is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Metapod
How to get Metapod
- Evolve from
- Caterpie · 12 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Metapod knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 389 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 421 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 231 | 263 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 287 | 328 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 231 | 263 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 174 | 199 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 231 | 263 |
Is Metapod good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Metapod has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (80 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Shadow Metapod deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 19 |
| Lv 3 | 33 |
| Lv 4 | 47 |
| Lv 5 | 60 |
| Lv 6 | 74 |
| Lv 7 | 87 |
| Lv 8 | 101 |
| Lv 9 | 115 |
| Lv 10 | 128 |
| Lv 11 | 141 |
| Lv 12 | 154 |
| Lv 13 | 167 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 180 |
| Lv 15 | 193 |
| Lv 16 | 205 |
| Lv 17 | 218 |
| Lv 18 | 231 |
| Lv 19 | 244 |
| Lv 20 | 257 |
| Lv 21 | 270 |
| Lv 22 | 283 |
| Lv 23 | 295 |
| Lv 24 | 308 |
| Lv 25 | 321 |
| Lv 26 | 334 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 347 |
| Lv 28 | 360 |
| Lv 29 | 373 |
| Lv 30 | 386 |
| Lv 31 | 392 |
| Lv 32 | 398 |
| Lv 33 | 405 |
| Lv 34 | 411 |
| Lv 35 | 418 |
| Lv 36 | 424 |
| Lv 37 | 431 |
| Lv 38 | 437 |
| Lv 39 | 443 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 450 |
| Lv 41 | 456 |
| Lv 42 | 461 |
| Lv 43 | 467 |
| Lv 44 | 473 |
| Lv 45 | 479 |
| Lv 46 | 485 |
| Lv 47 | 491 |
| Lv 48 | 497 |
| Lv 49 | 503 |
| Lv 50 | 509 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0011
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 9.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0011_POKEMON_METAPOD
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Metapod in Pokemon GO?
Metapod's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Metapod's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Metapod takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Metapod's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Metapod reaches 509 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 450 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Metapod?
A perfect 15/15/15 Metapod shows 257 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 321 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Metapod better than regular Metapod?
Shadow Metapod deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Metapod in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Caterpie (12 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Metapod be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Metapod depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.