Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Route 2 | WalkingDay | 2 |
| Kanto | Six Island Pattern Bush | Walking | 9 |
| Kanto | Viridian Forest | WalkingDay | 3–5 |
| Sinnoh | Eterna Forest | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 13 |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | HeadbuttCommon tree for this character. Use Headbutt facing the tree. | 3–5 |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | WalkingDay | 5–6 |
| Johto | National Park | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | National Park | WalkingDay | 10 |
| Johto | Route 2 | WalkingDay | 5 |
| Johto | Route 30 | WalkingDay | 4 |
| Johto | Route 31 | WalkingDay | 5 |
| Johto | Route 47 | HeadbuttUse Headbutt facing a secret tree. | 25–28 |
| Johto | Viridian Forest | WalkingDay | 3–5 |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 20
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Attack
- 25
- Sp. Defense
- 25
- Speed
- 30
Abilities · Shed Skin
Size · 0.7 m · 9.9 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Caterpie · Level 7
- Into Butterfree · Level 10
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Metapod
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Harden |