Metapod in Polished Crystal
Bug — where to catch it, what it learns, and how it differs from the official games.
Compared with the official games
Its stats, type and abilities match the official games — this hack leaves them alone. Its level-up moves and TM list may still differ; those are listed above.
Other changes in this hack
- Evolves into Butterfree at level 10
- Learns Defense Curl the moment it evolves
- Catch rate 120
- Base experience 72
- EV yield: 2 Def
- Egg groups: Bug
- Growth rate: Medium Fast
Metapod in other guides
The same Pokémon, as 15 other hacks change it:
UnboundEmerald RogueInfinite FusionRadical RedBlaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 ReduxInclement EmeraldElite ReduxEmerald ImperiumEmerald KaizoBlaze Black 2 & Volt White 2Sacred Gold & Storm SilverRenegade PlatinumRising Ruby & Sinking SapphireBlaze Black & Volt WhiteFire Red Omega
Where to find Metapod
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilex Forest | Grass (day) | 8-10 | |
| Ilex Forest | Grass (morning) | 9-10 | |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | 5% rare |
| Murky Swamp | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | 5% rare |
| National Park | Bug-Catching Contest | 7-18 | |
| Viridian Forest | Grass (day) | 55-60 | |
| Viridian Forest | Grass (morning) | 55-60 | |
| Viridian Forest | Grass (morning) | 55-60 | 5% rare |
| Yellow Forest | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | 5% rare |
Level-up moves
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl Raises the user's Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | String Shot A move that lowers the foe's Speed. | Bug | Stat | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle A full-body charge attack. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this hack
TMs & HMs (0)
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
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