Shadow Metapod
Bug-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 262.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
Shadow 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
How to get Shadow Metapod
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Metapod knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Metapod good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 9.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0011_POKEMON_METAPOD_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Metapod in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metapod's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Metapod's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metapod takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Metapod's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Metapod?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Metapod in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metapod spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Metapod be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.