Metapod, resembling a chrysalis, made its debut in the Generation I. Also known as Cocoon Pokémon, Metapod is a Bug-type Pokémon that lives in forests. The most prominent defensive stance of Metapod is to harden its outer shell. The shell, with the durability of steel, can resist hard hitting attacks but the inner vulnerable body may pop out during the combat mode. Metapod has the only ability to shed skin. Meta attacks comprise of Bug Bite and Tackle. Talking about special attacks, Metapod can use Struggle to render damage on the opponent.
Metapod moves in Pokemon Quest
| Move name | Type | Attack | Cooldown, sec | Stone Slots | Description |
| Tackle | Normal | 163 | 5 | Wait Less Stone, Whack-Whack Stone | The user smashes into enemies in front of itself with all its might, damaging them. |
| Synthesis | Grass | 0 | 5 | Wait Less Stone, Whack-Whack Stone, Sharing Stone, Stay Strong Stone | The user absorbs light, raising the damage it deals for a while. |
| String Shot | Bug | 118 | 2 | Wait Less Stone, Whack-Whack Stone, Scattershot Stone, Stay Strong Stone | The user spews a sticky thread in three directions, creating nets that will damage enemies and often lower their movement speed. |
| Take Down | Normal | 189 | 5 | Wait Less Stone, Whack-Whack Stone | The user slams into enemies in front of itself with a reckless, full body charge, damaging all enemies hit by it. The user also takes recoil damage. |
| Iron Defense | Steel | 0 | 5 | Wait Less Stone, Whack-Whack Stone, Sharing Stone, Stay Strong Stone | The user hardens its skin until it's like iron, lowering the damage it takes for a while. |
How to get Metapod in Pokemon Quest
Throwing a Pokeball is the most feasible method of capturing a Metapod. However, to attract Bug-type Pokémon, you can use a Metapod recipe like Honey Nectar a la Cube. The recipe represents sweet things and yellow color. You need ingredients like honey, bulk berries, Capricorn, icy rock, bulk berry, and rainbow matter.
How to evolve Metapod in Pokemon Quest
Metapod was the first Pokémon to evolve in a movie. Metapod evolution starts with the Caterpie. At level 7, Caterpie evolves into Metapod and at level 10, Metapod evolves into Butterfree. Participating in expeditions is the key to the evolution of a Metapod.