Metapod Dex Information

Official Art

Official Art

Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 1
Species:	Cocoon Pokémon
Type:
Height:	0.7m
Weight:	9.9kg
Catch Rate:	120
Base Happiness:	70
Gender Ratio:	50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	鐵甲蛹
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	铁甲蛹
English	Metapod
French	Chrysacier
German	Safcon
Italian	Metapod
Japanese	トランセル
Japanese (Romanized)	Transel
Japanese (Trademark)	Transel
Korean	단데기
Spanish	Metapod

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#11
Kanto	#11
Johto (G/S)	#25
Johto (HG/SS)	#25
Kalos (Central)	#24
Alola	#18
Galar	#14

Abilities

Shed Skin: The Pokémon may heal its own status conditions by shedding its skin.

Evolutionary Chain

Level 7

Level 10

Breeding

Damage Taken

	0.5x
	2x
	2x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	2x

Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	50	20	55	25	25	30	205
7	50	20	55	25	25	30	205
6	50	20	55	25	25	30	205

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Red	This Pokemon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Pokémon Blue	This Pokemon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Pokémon Stadium	かたくなるときは　そとがわの　カラだけへんかして　かたくなる。カラの　なかは　そのままなので　やわらかい。
Pokémon Stadium	When it hardens, only the external shell is transformed. The inside remains tender.
Pokémon Yellow	Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Pokémon Gold	Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
Pokémon Silver	It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
Pokémon Crystal	This is its pre-eveolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Pokémon Ruby	The shell covering this Pokemon'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.
Pokémon Sapphire	The shell covering this POKeMON'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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon LeafGreen	This POKeMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Pokémon FireRed	Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack.
Pokémon Pearl	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon Diamond	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon Platinum	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon HeartGold	Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
Pokémon White	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon White	こうてつのように　かたい　カラでやわらかい　なかみを　まもっている。しんかするまで　じっと　たえている。
Pokémon Black	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon Black	こうてつのように　かたい　カラでやわらかい　なかみを　まもっている。しんかするまで　じっと　たえている。
Pokémon Black 2	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon Black 2	こうてつのように　かたい　カラでやわらかい　なかみを　まもっている。しんかするまで　じっと　たえている。
Pokémon White 2	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon White 2	こうてつのように　かたい　カラでやわらかい　なかみを　まもっている。しんかするまで　じっと　たえている。
Pokémon X	Der stahlharte Panzer schützt seinen zarten Körper. Es wartet geduldig auf seine Entwicklung.
Pokémon Y	Quando la sua corazza è morbida, il corpo fragile di questo Pokémon è più vulnerabile agli attacchi.
Pokémon Y	Este Pokémon es vulnerable al ataque cuando su coraza es blanda y no lo protege del todo.
Pokémon Y	껍질이 단단해지기 전에 강한 충격을 받으면 속이 나와버리니 주의.
Pokémon Y	Il est vulnérable aux attaques tant que sa carapace est molle, car il expose son corps tendre et mou.
Pokémon Y	Während der Panzer dieses Pokémon sehr weich ist, bietet er keinen großen Schutz vor Attacken.
Pokémon Y	カラが　かたくなるまえにつよい　しょうげきを　うけるとなかみが　でてしまうので　ちゅうい。
Pokémon Y	This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Pokémon X	Ha una corazza dura come l’acciaio che protegge il suo fragile corpo. Attende immobile di evolversi.
Pokémon X	Su frágil cuerpo está recubierto de una coraza dura como el acero. Permanece quieto en su desarrollo.
Pokémon X	Son corps frêle est protégé par sa carapace d’acier. Il encaisse les coups durs en attendant d’évoluer.
Pokémon X	こうてつのように　かたい　カラでやわらかい　なかみを　まもっている。しんかするまで　じっと　たえている。
Pokémon X	A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Pokémon X	강철같이 단단한 껍질로 부드러운 몸을 보호하고 있다. 진화할 때까지 가만히 참고 있다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	La corazza di questo Pokémon è dura come una lastra di ferro. Metapod non si muove molto. Sta immobile per preparare il morbido interno della dura corazza all’evoluzione.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	몸의 껍질은 철판처럼 단단하다. 움직임이 적은 것은 껍질 안에서 부드러운 몸이 진화 준비를 하고 있어서다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	La corazza di questo Pokémon è dura come una lastra di ferro. Metapod non si muove molto. Sta immobile per preparare il morbido interno della dura corazza all’evoluzione.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	La capa que recubre el cuerpo de este Pokémon es tan dura como una plancha de hierro. Metapod apenas se mueve. Permanece inmóvil para que las vísceras evolucionen dentro de la coraza que le rodea.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	La carapace protégeant ce Pokémon est dure comme du métal. Chrysacier ne bouge pas beaucoup. Il reste immobile pour préparer les organes à l’intérieur de sa carapace en vue d’une évolution future.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Der Panzer dieses Pokémon ist hart wie Stahl. Safcon bewegt sich kaum, da es das weiche Innere unter seiner harten Schale auf seine Entwicklung vorbereitet.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	からだの　カラは　てっぱんの　ように　かたい。あまり　うごかないのは　カラのなかで　やわらかいなかみが　しんかの　じゅんびを　しているからだ。
Pokémon Alpha 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.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	몸의 껍질은 철판처럼 단단하다. 움직임이 적은 것은 껍질 안에서 부드러운 몸이 진화 준비를 하고 있어서다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	La capa que recubre el cuerpo de este Pokémon es tan dura como una plancha de hierro. Metapod apenas se mueve. Permanece inmóvil para que las vísceras evolucionen dentro de la coraza que le rodea.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	La carapace protégeant ce Pokémon est dure comme du métal. Chrysacier ne bouge pas beaucoup. Il reste immobile pour préparer les organes à l’intérieur de sa carapace en vue d’une évolution future.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Der Panzer dieses Pokémon ist hart wie Stahl. Safcon bewegt sich kaum, da es das weiche Innere unter seiner harten Schale auf seine Entwicklung vorbereitet.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	からだの　カラは　てっぱんの　ように　かたい。あまり　うごかないのは　カラのなかで　やわらかいなかみが　しんかの　じゅんびを　しているからだ。
Pokémon Omega 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.
Pokémon Sun	Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn’t move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.
Pokémon Moon	Its shell is hard, but it’s still just a bug shell. It’s been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided.
Pokémon Sword	It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Pokémon Shield	Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.
Pokémon Stadium 2	Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.

Sprite List

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan)
Red and Blue (US)
Yellow
Second Generation
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fire Red / Leaf Green
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Character Appearances

Ash's Metapod

Ash's Metapod
サトシのトランセル
Satoshi no Transel
Satoshi's Transel

Samurai's Metapod

Samurai's Metapod
サムライのトランセル
Samurai no Transel
Samurai's Transel

Zander's Metapod

Zander's Metapod
ゼンキチのトランセル
Zenkichi no Transel
Zenkichi's Transel

Bugsy's Metapod

Bugsy's Metapod
ツクシのトランセル
Tsukushi no Transel
Tsukushi's Transel

Goh's Metapod

Goh's Metapod
ゴウのトランセル
Go no Transel
Go's Transel

Red's Metapod

Red's Metapod
レッドのトランセル
Red no Transel
Red's Transel

Episode Appearances

Ep #	Title
SL 3	Get Pokémon! ポケモンゲットだぜ！ Ash Catches a Pokémon
SL 4	Challenge of the Samurai Boy! サムライしょうねんのちょうせん！ Challenge of the Samurai
SL 15	Battle Aboard the St. Anne! サントアンヌごうのたたかい！ Battle Aboard the St. Anne
SL 21	Bye Bye Butterfree バイバイバタフリー Bye Bye Butterfree
SL 57	The Day Care Secret! そだてやのひみつ！ The Breeding Center Secret
OI 17	Strike - A Warrior's Pride ストライクせんしのほこり Tracey Gets Bugged
GS 28	Hiwada Gym! Forest Battlefield!! ヒワダジム！もりのバトルフィールド!! Gettin' the Bugs Out
AG 15	Please Study! The Pokémon Trainers' School!! 勉強します！ポケモントレーナーズスクール!! Gonna Rule the School
AG 143	Evolution! That Mystery and Miracle!! 進化！その神秘と奇跡!! Caterpie's Big Dilemma
DP 64	Gliscor and Gligar! Getting Through the Maze of Wind! グライオンとグライガー！風の迷路をぬけて！ Riding the Winds of Change
PSFC 2	The Pikachu Expedition ピカチュウたんけんたい Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
PES 2	The Greatest Crisis in Nibi Gym's History! ニビジム・史上最大の危機！
Movie 15	Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
BWS2DA 8	Satoshi and Butterfree! Till the Day we Meet Again!! サトシとバタフリー！また会う日まで！！ Butterfree and Me!
SM 8	Who's in Charge of the Egg? タマゴ係はだ～れだ？ Lillie's Egg-Xhilarating Challenge!
Movie 20	I Choose You! キミにきめた！ I Choose You!
SM 30	Lilie, Take Good Care of Pikachu リーリエ、ピカチュウをかわいがってあげてね The Ol’ Raise and Switch!
SM 86	I Choose Here! The Pokémon Steam Paradise!! ココにきめた！ポケモン湯けむりパラダイス！！ I Choose Paradise!
SM 90	Connect to the Future! The Legend of the Radiant One!! 未来へつなげ!かがやきさまの伝説!! Securing the Future!
SM 131	Musashi VS Kojiro! A Battlefield of Love and Truth!! ムサシVSコジロウ！愛と真実のバトルフィールド！！ The Battlefield of Truth and Love!
PM2019 6	I'm Gonna Get a Ton of Pokémon! The Road to Mew!! ポケモン大量ゲットだぜ！ミュウへの道！！ Working My Way Back to Mew!
PM2019 8	Don't Give In, Pochama! An Ice Floe Race in the Sinnoh Region!! 負けるなポッチャマ！シンオウ地方の流氷レース！！ The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!
PM2019 9	The Pledge We Made That Day! The Houou Legend of the Jouto Region!! あの日の誓い！ジョウト地方のホウオウ伝説！！ Finding a Legend!
PM2019 7	The Houen Region, Site of Fierce Fights! The Battle Frontier Challenge!! 激闘のホウエン地方！挑戦バトルフロンティア！！ Serving Up the Flute Cup!
PM2019 11	Koharu, Wanpachi, and Sometimes Gangar Too コハルとワンパチと、時々、ゲンガー Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!
PM2019 14	The First Visit to the Isshu Region! Raid Battle at the Ruins!! 初イッシュ地方！遺跡でレイドバトル!! Raid Battle in The Ruins!
PM2019 20	Go Towards Your Dream! Satoshi and Go!! 夢へ向かってゴー！サトシとゴウ！！ Dreams Are Made of These!
PM2019 21	Hit Your Mark, Wave Guidance! Satoshi and the Mysterious Egg!! とどけ波導！サトシと不思議なタマゴ！！ Caring for a Mystery!
PM2019 23	Massive Panic! Sakuragi Park!! 大パニック！サクラギパーク！！ Panic in the Park!
PM2019 31	Hinbass' Pretty Scale ヒンバスのきれいなウロコ The Cuteness Quotient!
PM2019 54	Messon In Possible! メッソン·イン·ポッシブル！ Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!
PM2019 62	Woebegone Jimereon じめじめジメレオン Not Too Close for Comfort!
OG 1	File 1: Red レポート1 レッド File 1: Red
PM2019 135	Pokémon! I Am Glad I Got To Meet You! ポケモン！きみにあえてよかった！ Heroes Unite!
PM2019 136	Satoshi and Go! Setting Off Anew!! サトシとゴウ!あらたなる旅立ち!! This Could be the Start of Something Big!
SP 16	Pocket Monsters: The Distant Blue Sky ポケットモンスター遥かなる⻘い空 Distant Blue Sky!
PM2023 47	Liko and Nyarote, Put All Your Heart Into It リコとニャローテ、心をこめて Put Your Heart into It!